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Regency Bow Fronted Miniature Chest of Drawers
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for sale €2,691     $2,921
£2,300
Walton House Antiques

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Regency Bow Fronted Miniature Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Regency mahogany bow fronted miniature chest of drawers with original gilt brass handles. English

Height 24" 61cm

Width 24" 61cm

Depth 14" 36cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

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Walton House Antiques has dated this Regency Miniature Bowfront Chest to the Regency era.

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SA1238848
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9817
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Regency mahogany bow fronted miniature chest of drawers with original gilt brass handles. English

Height 24" 61cm

Width 24" 61cm

Depth 14" 36cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Regency Miniature Bowfront Chest to the Regency era.

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SA1238848
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WH9817
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing.
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Archive I A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing.

Regency Bow Fronted Miniature Chest of Drawers

Archive II A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing. View II
Archive III A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing. View III
Archive IV A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing. View IV
Archive V A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing. View V
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Walton House Antiques
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Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing.
Regency bow fronted miniature chest of drawers
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A Regency miniature bow-fronted chest of drawers made from flame mahogany with brass lion mask ring handles and boxwood stringing.
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  • ObjectMiniature Furniture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBowfront silhouette, Lion mask handles, Boxwood stringing, Splayed bracket feet

This Regency miniature chest of drawers displays a bow fronted silhouette crafted from flame mahogany in a warm brown colour, enhanced by delicate boxwood stringing along the edges of the drawers and top surface. The piece contains three graduated drawers, each fitted with two original gilt brass ring handles cast in the form of detailed lion masks and centered with small keyholes. The entire structure is supported by splayed bracket feet that lift the corpus slightly above the ground, creating a neat profile typical of miniature furniture from the period. Measuring 61 cm in height, 61 cm in width, and 36 cm in depth, the proportions remain compact and practical for alternative display surfaces. Such a cabinet works well placed upon a larger sideboard top in a living room, study, or hallway, serving as a decorative surface for small collections or stationery while adding traditional character to an interior.

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A Regency miniature chest of drawers is a scaled-down version of full-sized furniture produced during the British Regency period (circa 18111830). These pieces were traditionally constructed by cabinetmakers as apprentice demonstration pieces to prove craftsmanship or as portable salesman samples for client commissions.

Pieces from this era typically feature primary timbers such as flame mahogany or rosewood, often enhanced with inlay work like boxwood or brass stringing. Construction techniques include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, secondary timbers such as oak or pine for drawer linings, and cast brass hardware like lion mask ring handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of age-appropriate hand craftsmanship, including irregular hand-cut dovetails, hand-planed secondary woods, and natural patination on copper-alloy or brass hardware. Proportionate drawer construction, authentic lock mechanisms, and shrinkage marks along wood grain lines further indicate original period construction.

Miniature chests are frequently positioned on top of larger sideboards, consoles, or office desks to function as elevated tabletop storage for desk accessories or jewellery. Their compact proportions allow them to serve as structural focal points within bookshelf displays or mantelpiece arrangements.

Mahogany finishes should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and protected from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting. Application of a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year preserves the wood moisture balance and maintains the surface sheen without damaging historic patination.
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