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Early Georgian Red Walnut Bachelor Chest Circa 1745
C S Moreton
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
C S Moreton

C S Moreton

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Early Georgian Red Walnut Bachelor Chest Circa 1745

18th century
For Sale by C S Moreton
Description

Rare George II solid red walnut bachelor chest with fold over top supported on lopers when open. Has four long graduated drawers with lovely thin oak drawer linings. Original brass penny handles and escutcheons and iron locks and hinges. Original bracket feet. Great colour but with a little sunning to top and having superb waxed patina. Has damage around hinge at right (see images). FRESH ON MARKET STRAIGHT FROM SCOTTISH MANSION HOUSE,

Size; 27" high, 30.5" wide, 13" deep.

Approx. delivery cost in mainland U.K. £80

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

C S Moreton has dated this Georgian Walnut Bachelors Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1227843
Dealers Notes

Dealer in hand picked Georgian and earlier furniture, ceramics, metalware and silver. Also stocked 19th. Scottish paintings and oriental rugs. Business founded in 1854 in Portsmouth, now run by myself the fourth generation near Perth in Scotland. Shop closed now due to retirement

Description
Rare George II solid red walnut bachelor chest with fold over top supported on lopers when open. Has four long graduated drawers with lovely thin oak drawer linings. Original brass penny handles and escutcheons and iron locks and hinges. Original bracket feet. Great colour but with a little sunning to top and having superb waxed patina. Has damage around hinge at right (see images). FRESH ON MARKET STRAIGHT FROM SCOTTISH MANSION HOUSE,

Size; 27" high, 30.5" wide, 13" deep.

Approx. delivery cost in mainland U.K. £80

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

C S Moreton has dated this Georgian Walnut Bachelors Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227843
C S Moreton
C S Moreton
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Inchmartine house, the home of georgian antiques in scotland.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the C S Moreton Profile Page

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An Early Georgian red walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers, brass keyhole escutcheons, ring pull handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An Early Georgian red walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers, brass keyhole escutcheons, ring pull handles, and bracket feet.

Early Georgian Red Walnut Bachelor Chest Circa 1745

Archive II An Early Georgian red walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers, brass keyhole escutcheons, ring pull handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An Early Georgian red walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers, brass keyhole escutcheons, ring pull handles, and bracket feet. View III
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C S Moreton

C S Moreton
Telephone 07598 146915
Location
Inchture
Perthshire
Scotland
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/csm
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 64
Items Sold 2,226
C S Moreton
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An Early Georgian red walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers, brass keyhole escutcheons, ring pull handles, and bracket feet.
Early Georgian red walnut bachelor chest circa 1745
Ref: SA1227843
An Early Georgian red walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers, brass keyhole escutcheons, ring pull handles, and bracket feet.
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A bachelor chest is a low, compact chest of drawers typically featuring a fold-over top or pull-out brushing slide designed for pressing clothing or writing. Originating in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, these functional pieces were designed primarily for gentlemens dressing rooms and smaller living quarters.

Early Georgian chests were constructed primarily from native timbers such as walnut, red walnut, and early mahogany, often with softwoods like pine or oak used for secondary drawer linings. The hardware usually comprised cast brass drop-ring handles, keyhole escutcheons, and hand-forged iron locks.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display period joinery, including hand-cut dovetails on drawer joints, irregular hand-sawn backboards, and natural timber shrinkage across the grain. Original brass drop handles, historic steel or iron locks, and an unpolished, aged patina further confirm period authenticity.

Position a Georgian bachelor chest in a hallway, bedroom, or living area as an accent piece, utilizing the flat surface for modern lighting or curated decorative objects. The dark, rich timber tones provide a grounded contrast against light walls and contemporary textiles.

Maintain walnut furniture by regularly dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Position the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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