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A George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500

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A George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

18th century
Description

An early George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the hinged top above four graduated drawers on bracket feet.

This chest is beautifully proportioned and is made from dense Jamaican mahogany which has a lovely dark chocolate brown colour.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this George III Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227958
Dealers Internal Reference
S861
Description
An early George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the hinged top above four graduated drawers on bracket feet.
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This chest is beautifully proportioned and is made from dense Jamaican mahogany which has a lovely dark chocolate brown colour.
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this George III Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227958
Dealers Internal Ref
S861
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Drennan & Sturrock Ltd Profile Page

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A George III mahogany bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, a folding top, and bracket feet.
A George III mahogany bachelor's chest
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A George III mahogany bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, a folding top, and bracket feet.
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A George III bachelors chest is a compact, 18th-century chest of drawers typically featuring a folding top or slide designed for dressing or writing, tailored for smaller living spaces.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, solid oak or pine for drawer linings, and hand-cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak-lined drawers with saw marks, period-correct brass hardware, natural oxidation on unpainted reverse wood, and bracket feet.

Place the piece alongside contemporary art, neutral wall colours, and modern lighting to allow the rich timber tones and classic silhouette to act as a grounded focal point.

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