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

18th century
Description

Fine quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, of superb colour. Moulded top over a brushing slide and four long graduated drawers fitted with brass swan neck handles, and with fluted canted corners. Raised on shaped ogee feet.

Circa. 1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241333
Dealers Internal Reference
7949
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Description
Fine quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, of superb colour.
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Moulded top over a brushing slide and four long graduated drawers fitted with brass swan neck handles, and with fluted canted corners.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on shaped ogee feet.

Circa. 1790

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241333
Dealers Internal Ref
7949
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring brass swan-neck handles, a pull-out brushing slide, fluted pilasters, and shaped bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring brass swan-neck handles, a pull-out brushing slide, fluted pilasters, and shaped bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring brass swan-neck handles, a pull-out brushing slide, fluted pilasters, and shaped bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring brass swan-neck handles, a pull-out brushing slide, fluted pilasters, and shaped bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring brass swan-neck handles, a pull-out brushing slide, fluted pilasters, and shaped bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring brass swan-neck handles, a pull-out brushing slide, fluted pilasters, and shaped bracket feet. View VI
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 155
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An 18th-century George III mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring brass swan-neck handles, a pull-out brushing slide, fluted pilasters, and shaped bracket feet.
George III mahogany chest of drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrushing slide, Swan-neck handles, Fluted pilasters, Shaped bracket feet
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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George III chests of drawers, dating from 1760 to 1820, are recognised by their balanced proportions, clean geometric lines, and use of imported West Indian mahogany. Key stylistic elements include graduated drawers, bracket feet, brushing slides, and cast brass swan-neck or bail handles.

Primary construction utilised solid mahogany or pine carcasses veneered with highly figured flame mahogany. Drawer linings were commonly crafted from oak or pine, joined with hand-cut dovetails, while decorative accents featured cast brass hardware and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut, irregular dovetail joints, hand-sawn back panels, and marks from original pit saws or hand planes. The brass handles should leave faint shadows or outline impressions on the wood surface, and drawer bottoms usually show signs of natural timber shrinkage over time.

A classic mahogany chest functions as a focal point when contrasted against cool neutral walls or contemporary abstract artwork. Layering the top surface with modern ceramic lamps, books, or clean-lined glassware creates a balanced, eclectic interior scheme.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the patina. Position the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and air conditioning vents to prevent timber warping and finish degradation.
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