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Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A fine late 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers of elegant form and superb quality. The well-figured rectangular top with a moulded edge sits above two short and three long graduated drawers all fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and brass escutcheons.

Each drawer is oak-lined with hand-cut dovetail joints indicative of fine Georgian craftsmanship. The chest stands on shaped bracket feet and retains a beautifully rich colour and lustrous patina developed over more than two centuries.

Wood: Mahogany with oak drawer linings

Condition: Excellent antique condition. The drawers run smoothly; minor surface marks and wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

Height 84 cm (33 in)

Width 95 cm (37.4 in)

Depth 58.5 cm (23 in)

A classic example of late Georgian cabinetry — restrained, functional, and beautifully balanced — ideal for a traditional bedroom, hallway, or refined interior setting.

Date: 1790

Period: George III

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235983
Dealers Internal Reference
2886
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A fine late 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers of elegant form and superb quality.
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The well-figured rectangular top with a moulded edge sits above two short and three long graduated drawers all fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and brass escutcheons.
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fig 1. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long graduated drawers resting on bracket feet with brass swan-neck handles.
fig 1. Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Each drawer is oak-lined with hand-cut dovetail joints indicative of fine Georgian craftsmanship. The chest stands on shaped bracket feet and retains a beautifully rich colour and lustrous patina developed over more than two centuries.

fig 2. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long graduated drawers resting on bracket feet with brass swan-neck handles.
fig 2. Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Wood: Mahogany with oak drawer linings

Condition: Excellent antique condition. The drawers run smoothly; minor surface marks and wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

Height 84 cm (33 in)

Width 95 cm (37.4 in)

fig 3. A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long graduated drawers resting on bracket feet with brass swan-neck handles.
fig 3. Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Depth 58.5 cm (23 in)

A classic example of late Georgian cabinetry — restrained, functional, and beautifully balanced — ideal for a traditional bedroom, hallway, or refined interior setting.

Date: 1790

Period: George III

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235983
Dealers Internal Ref
2886
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long graduated drawers resting on bracket feet with brass swan-neck handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTwo short over three long drawers, Bracket feet, Brass swan-neck handles, Cockbeaded drawer edges
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

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Produced during the reign of King George III from 1760 to 1820, these pieces are characterised by classical proportions, dense mahogany veneers, bracket feet, and brass swan-neck handles.

Craftsmen utilised Cuban or West Indian mahogany for exterior surfaces, with secondary drawer linings commonly constructed from solid oak or pine using hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period chests exhibit hand-sawn drawer bottoms, slightly irregular dovetail joints, cast brass backplates on hardware, and signs of natural wood shrinkage along the grain.

Positioning the piece against a contemporary painted backdrop creates visual contrast, while pairing it with simple lighting or abstract art anchors the space without clutter.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a thin coat of natural beeswax once or twice a year, avoiding silicone polishes, moisture, and direct sunlight.
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