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A William IV Mahogany Chest of Small Proportions
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for sale €1,287     $1,397
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A William IV Mahogany Chest of Small Proportions

19th century
Description

A William IV mahogany chest with four drawers flanked by turned and twisted columns on turned feet,

Lovely colour and wonderful small proportions. C.1830

Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this William IV Mahogany Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09718220
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails on drawer linings: cabinet maker's hand work before machine cutting.
Flame mahogany veneer on drawer fronts: deep figuring cut from the tree crotch.
Stamped brass rosette handles: pressed brass hardware typical of the 1830s.
Spiral twist columns with reeded collars: turning fashionable in the William IV period.

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
77cm (30.31")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245460
Dealers Internal Reference
S822
Description
A William IV mahogany chest with four drawers flanked by turned and twisted columns on turned feet,

Lovely colour and wonderful small proportions. C.1830

Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this William IV Mahogany Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09718220
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails on drawer linings: cabinet maker's hand work before machine cutting.
Flame mahogany veneer on drawer fronts: deep figuring cut from the tree crotch.
Stamped brass rosette handles: pressed brass hardware typical of the 1830s.
Spiral twist columns with reeded collars: turning fashionable in the William IV period.

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
77cm (30.31")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245460
Dealers Internal Ref
S822
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Drennan & Sturrock Ltd Profile Page

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A small William IV mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and spirally carved corner columns.
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Archive I A small William IV mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and spirally carved corner columns.

A William IV Mahogany Chest of Small Proportions

Archive II A small William IV mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and spirally carved corner columns. View II
Archive III A small William IV mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and spirally carved corner columns. View III
Archive IV A small William IV mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and spirally carved corner columns. View IV
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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Telephone 07973 158545
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Visits are by appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/drennansturrock
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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
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A small William IV mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and spirally carved corner columns.
A William IV mahogany chest of small proportions
Ref: SA1245460
A small William IV mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, turned wooden knobs, and spirally carved corner columns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Mahogany Brown
  • MotifsSpirally turned pilasters, Graduated drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Curved front profile
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 67.5 cm (27 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture marks the transition from refined Regency classicism to heavier Victorian styles. Key features include bold turned or spirally carved pilasters, rich mahogany veneers, clean architectural top lines, and wooden turned knob handles.

Chest construction in this period featured solid wood carcases often veneered in flame mahogany, hand-cut dovetail joints, pine or oak drawer linings, and turned wooden handles attached with threaded wooden pegs or metal screws.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on drawer bottoms, uneven dovetail joints, period-appropriate drawer lock plates, natural age-related patina, and distinct spirally carved or rope-twist side columns typical of the 1830s.

Compact mahogany chests work well as elevated bedside tables, hallway storage, or focal accent pieces in contemporary living rooms, pairing deep wood tones with neutral wall palettes and structured ceramics.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer shrinkage or colour fading.
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