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19th Century Small Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Small Ebonised Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A rare 19th century small ebonised 'printing block' chest of drawers; the whole of the chest unusually faced with printing blocks, the top of geometrical design above two short and three long drawers with intricately carved paisley designs; the sides with similar decoration. The base moulding repeating the design of the top. Raised on small turned feet.

English circa 1860

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 18.5 wide x 10.5 deep x 23 high

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.4201cm (23.00")
Width
46.9901cm (18.50")
Depth
26.6701cm (10.50")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Carved Ebonised Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA397788
Dealers Internal Reference
R0127
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Description
A rare 19th century small ebonised 'printing block' chest of drawers; the whole of the chest unusually faced with printing blocks, the top of geometrical design above two short and three long drawers with intricately carved paisley designs; the sides with similar decoration. The base moulding repeating the design of the top. Raised on small turned feet.

English circa 1860

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 18.5 wide x 10.5 deep x 23 high

Height
58.4201cm (23.00")
Width
46.9901cm (18.50")
Depth
26.6701cm (10.50")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Carved Ebonised Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA397788
Dealers Internal Ref
R0127
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gary Wright Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A 19th-century small ebonised chest of drawers featuring relief foliage carving across all surfaces, turned wooden knobs, and short bun feet.
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Archive I A 19th-century small ebonised chest of drawers featuring relief foliage carving across all surfaces, turned wooden knobs, and short bun feet.

19th Century Small Ebonised Chest of Drawers

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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
Location
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
Items For Sale 355
Items Sold 460
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Nov 2011
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Location: 5 Fosseway Business Park, Stratford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9NQ, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century small ebonised chest of drawers featuring relief foliage carving across all surfaces, turned wooden knobs, and short bun feet.
19th Century Small Ebonised Chest of Drawers
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A 19th-century small ebonised chest of drawers featuring relief foliage carving across all surfaces, turned wooden knobs, and short bun feet.
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During the 19th century, ebonised furniture gained popularity across Europe and colonial territories, often produced in regions like India for the export market. These pieces combined traditional indigenous hand-carving skills with British furniture forms, producing heavily detailed chest structures finished with dark stains to simulate solid ebony.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, hand-carved with deep relief foliage motifs. The dark colour is achieved via ebonising stains, and drawers usually feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber backs, and turned wooden handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving variation rather than machine uniformity, hand-planed rear panels, and age-consistent wear to the dark finish on drawer handles and edges. Drawer runners will show natural smooth friction wear from historical use.

Place the piece against a light or neutral wall to emphasize the dark silhouette and carved texture. Pair with simple contemporary artwork or minimal ceramics on top to balance the detailed decorative surface.

Dust regularly using a soft, natural-bristle brush to clear dust from deep relief carvings. Avoid harsh water-based cleaners; apply a small amount of microcrystalline wax or specialist dark paste wax to protect the ebonised surface.
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