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George II Irish Mahogany Silver Chest / Blanket Chest on Original Stand
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George II Irish Mahogany Silver Chest / Blanket Chest on Original Stand

18th century
Description

Good George II Irish mahogany silver chest / blanket chest on original stand; Provenance: Exhibition of Important Irish C18th Furniture (Johnston's Dublin 2007); the rectangular hinge top with a caddy moulded edge revealing the storage compartment interior. The front of the chest with original brass escutcheon having an unusual keyhole cover; above the two drawers with over lip mouldings and original brass handles. The sides of the chest retaining original large brass carrying handles. Sitting with the moulding of the low stand, raised on well carved cabriole legs with scalloped shell carved knees and ball and claw feet; with original large brass and leather barrel castors.

Irish circa 1760

Good original condition having a good colour and patina

Dimensions (ins) 42 wide x 21 deep x 35 high

Physical Dimensions
Height
88.9cm (35.00")
Width
106.7cm (42.01")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Irish Mahogany Silver Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242424
Dealers Internal Reference
R1294
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Description
Good George II Irish mahogany silver chest / blanket chest on original stand; Provenance: Exhibition of Important Irish C18th Furniture (Johnston's Dublin 2007); the rectangular hinge top with a caddy moulded edge revealing the storage compartment interior.
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The front of the chest with original brass escutcheon having an unusual keyhole cover; above the two drawers with over lip mouldings and original brass handles.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The sides of the chest retaining original large brass carrying handles. Sitting with the moulding of the low stand, raised on well carved cabriole legs with scalloped shell carved knees and ball and claw feet; with original large brass and leather barrel castors.

Irish circa 1760

Good original condition having a good colour and patina

Dimensions (ins) 42 wide x 21 deep x 35 high

Height
88.9cm (35.00")
Width
106.7cm (42.01")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Irish Mahogany Silver Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242424
Dealers Internal Ref
R1294
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs.

George II Irish Mahogany Silver Chest / Blanket Chest on Original Stand

Archive II A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs. View X
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs.
George II Irish mahogany silver chest / blanket chest on original stand
Ref: SA1242424
A dark mahogany George II silver chest on stand featuring two lower drawers, brass handles, a central keyhole escutcheon, and carved cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectChests & Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Claw feet, Brass escutcheons, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 88.9 cm (35 in) x W 106.7 cm (42 in) x D 53.3 cm (21 in)

This George II Irish mahogany silver chest or blanket chest on an original stand dates from the mid-eighteenth century. The dark brown timber has a rich finish and natural patina, complemented by brass hardware. The rectangular hinged top has a caddy moulded edge, while the front displays an original brass escutcheon with an unusual keyhole cover above two small drawers fitted with over lip mouldings and original brass drop handles. The low stand rests on well-carved cabriole legs featuring scalloped shell carvings at the knees, terminating in ball and claw feet. Measuring 106.7 cm wide, 53.3 cm deep, and 88.9 cm high, the piece suits traditional living spaces, bedrooms, or hallways as a statement storage chest. Its generous internal compartment accommodates blankets, linens, or silver, while the lower drawers provide additional space for smaller items. The sturdy construction and timeless design allow the chest to function as an accent table or display surface while serving its primary storage purpose in a period or country house interior.

FAQs

A George II silver chest on stand is an 18th-century storage piece crafted in Great Britain and Ireland between 1727 and 1760, historically utilised to secure silver, textiles, and household valuables.

18th-century Irish pieces were typically constructed from dense, dark mahogany imported from the West Indies, utilising hand-dovetailed joinery, brass escutcheons, and deeply carved support frames with cabriole legs.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy timber weight, hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass hardware, and distinctive Dublin-style carving details such as claw-and-ball feet on cabriole legs.

A chest on stand functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, reception room, or bedroom, providing practical storage while adding historical grounding to contemporary schemes.

Maintain the timber by keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and applying a natural beeswax polish annually.
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