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Small Mahogany Chest
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Small Mahogany Chest

18th century
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Small mahogany chest of two short and three long graduated drawers; cock-beaded and oak-lined with ring-pull handles, old but not original;  moulded top edge with strung detail which is repeated below above the splayed feet and shaped aprons.  Circa 1785

Good condition, golden colour and well figured sides

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

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SA1229937
Dealers Internal Reference
9716
Description
Small mahogany chest of two short and three long graduated drawers; cock-beaded and oak-lined with ring-pull handles, old but not original;  moulded top edge with strung detail which is repeated below above the splayed feet and shaped aprons.  Circa 1785

Good condition, golden colour and well figured sides

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229937
Dealers Internal Ref
9716
John Beazor Antiques
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Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long drawers with brass ring handles and bracket feet.
Small mahogany chest
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An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long drawers with brass ring handles and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Brass ring handles, Two over three drawer layout, Cockbeaded drawer borders
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Georgian small mahogany chest of drawers displays a warm brown colour with well-figured sides and stands 80 cm high, 88 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. The piece is constructed with two short drawers positioned above three long graduated drawers, featuring cock-beaded borders and oak linings. Brass ring-pull handles are fitted to each drawer, complemented by keyholes placed between the central pairs. The top edge is moulded with strung detail, a motif that repeats below the lowest drawer above splayed feet and shaped aprons. In a contemporary home, this chest serves well in a bedroom, hallway, or living space as a functional storage surface for clothes or linens, while providing a flat top for decorative objects or lighting. The compact footprint makes it adaptable to smaller spaces while maintaining traditional Georgian proportions and classic British country house character.

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Georgian chests of drawers typically feature balanced proportions, rich mahogany timbers, brass drop handles, and classic bracket feet reflecting 18th-century English cabinetmaking.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, utilizing hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period chests exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular hand-cut dovetails inside drawers, original keyhole escutcheons, and natural patination across original wood surfaces.

A compact mahogany chest functions as versatile storage in an entryway, bedroom, or living space, anchoring contemporary decor with warm wood tones and a classic silhouette.

Dust regularly using a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and dampness.
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