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A George II Walnut Bachelor's Chest
For sale by Andreas de Jong Ltd.
for sale €56,160     $60,960
£48,000
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A George II Walnut Bachelor's Chest

18th century
Description

Reference 1057

English, Circa. 1720

The fabulous, untouched walnut has mellowed beautifully over time, developing the most wonderful rich, warm tones. The top opening up to a walnut a crossbanded and book-matched walnut veneered surface. The Drawer fronts and top are both inlaid with herringbone stringing, adding a subtle yet refined decorative detail to this superb piece. Still retaining its original handles and in a remarkable state of preservation, this chest is a true treasure and a rare survival of the early 18th century.

Dimensions

Width 75 cm (29 1/2″)

Height 77 cm (30 1/2”)

Depth 32.5 cm (12 3/4″)

Date of Manufacture

Andreas de Jong Ltd. has dated this George II Bachelor Chest to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245990
Dealers Internal Reference
REF 1057
Description
Reference 1057

English, Circa. 1720

“
The fabulous, untouched walnut has mellowed beautifully over time, developing the most wonderful rich, warm tones.
Andreas de Jong Ltd.

The top opening up to a walnut a crossbanded and book-matched walnut veneered surface. The Drawer fronts and top are both inlaid with herringbone stringing, adding a subtle yet refined decorative detail to this superb piece. Still retaining its original handles and in a remarkable state of preservation, this chest is a true treasure and a rare survival of the early 18th century.

Dimensions

Width 75 cm (29 1/2″)

Height 77 cm (30 1/2”)

Depth 32.5 cm (12 3/4″)

Date of Manufacture

Andreas de Jong Ltd. has dated this George II Bachelor Chest to the Georgian era.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245990
Dealers Internal Ref
REF 1057
Andreas de Jong Ltd.
Andreas de Jong Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

Specialising in 18th and early 19th century english and irish antique furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andreas de Jong Ltd. Profile Page

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Andreas de Jong Ltd. is a registered member of BADA 

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A George II burr walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I A George II burr walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.

A George II Walnut Bachelor's Chest

Archive II A George II burr walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George II burr walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet. View III
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Andreas de Jong Ltd.

Andreas de Jong Ltd.
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Verified Since Feb 2023
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A George II burr walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
A GEORGE II WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHEST
Ref: SA1245990
A George II burr walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFold-over top, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

This George II walnut bachelor's chest is a Georgian piece of furniture designed in a gentleman's library style. Constructed from walnut, burr walnut, and brass, it displays a rich warm brown colour with visible burr figure and grain patterns across the timber surfaces. The visual details include a fold-over top, a crossbanded and book-matched walnut veneered interior surface, herringbone stringing on the drawer fronts and top, four graduated drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet. Natural signs of age and mellowing are apparent in the untouched timber. Measuring 77 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 32.5 cm deep, this chest fits into a study, bedroom, or living room. It functions practically as a drawer storage unit and surface for daily use in a home interior setting today.

FAQs

A George II bachelors chest is a compact piece of case furniture produced in England between 1727 and 1760. It typically incorporates a fold-over top supported by lopers or hinges, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet.

Cabinetmakers during the George II period primarily used oak or pine for the internal carcass, veneered with figured or burr walnut. Decorative details often included crossbanding, featherbanding, and cast brass drop handles with pierced backplates.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and natural wear patterns on internal drawer runners. The underside and backboard typically show hand-sawn timber marks and age-consistent surface patination.

A Georgian walnut chest functions well as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, contrasting against plain wall finishes and contemporary artwork. Its compact dimensions allow it to provide storage in restricted modern floorplans.

Preserve original walnut veneers by positioning the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or bleaching. Apply a pure beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, following the direction of the grain.
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