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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

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09716169
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Cockbeaded drawer surrounds: fine cabinet detailing developed in the late eighteenth century.
Shaped bracket feet: traditional base design seen on Georgian chests.
Flame mahogany drawer fronts: rich figure achieved by careful veneer matching.
Oak drawer linings: sturdy traditional hardwood used in quality cabinetry.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245167
Dealers Internal Reference
2886
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Description
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 a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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 a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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 a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09716169
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Cockbeaded drawer surrounds: fine cabinet detailing developed in the late eighteenth century.
Shaped bracket feet: traditional base design seen on Georgian chests.
Flame mahogany drawer fronts: rich figure achieved by careful veneer matching.
Oak drawer linings: sturdy traditional hardwood used in quality cabinetry.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245167
Dealers Internal Ref
2886
London City Antiques
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Archive I A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.

Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Archive II A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. View III
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two-over-three drawer arrangement, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTwo-over-three drawer arrangement, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

This George III chest of drawers belongs to the 18th century and is made of mahogany with a rich brown colour and lustrous patina. The rectangular top with a moulded edge sits above a two-over-three graduated drawer arrangement fitted with brass swan-neck handles and keyhole escutcheons, and the entire structure rests on shaped bracket feet. Minor surface marks and wear consistent with age and use appear across the surfaces. The piece measures 84 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 58.5 cm deep. Practical storage solutions of this type suit a traditional bedroom, hallway, or refined interior setting today, where the classic proportions provide organised space for folded garments or linens. The solid timber construction ensures everyday utility, while the restrained Georgian design integrates easily into period or classic interior schemes.

George III furniture, produced between 1760 and 1820, is characterised by balanced classical proportions, high-quality timber such as mahogany, and understated decorative elements like brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.

Craftsmen during this era predominantly utilised solid mahogany or oak for exterior surfaces, frequently pairing them with hand-dovetailed drawer linings crafted from pine or oak and solid cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples typically display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bottoms showing natural wood shrinkage, original brass escutcheons or backplates, and solid wood bracket feet.

Contrast the deep wood tones against light neutral wall finishes, and style the surface with contemporary ceramics, framed artwork, or a sleek table lamp to blend historical depth with modern aesthetic balance.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish every few months, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct sunlight and sudden humidity changes.
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