Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Summary:
• Item: Chest of drawers
• Circa: 1800
• Provenance: England
• Wood: Solid oak & mahogany
• One piece chest
• Two-over-three graduated drawers
• Mahogany cross-banded drawers & top
• Later turned mahogany knobs
• Original working lever locks (with key)
• Satinwood string & motif inlaid frame
• Chamfered reeded columns
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Oak drawer linings
• Panelled sides
• Original back
• Original ogee bracket feet
• Lovely colour grain configuration
• Good condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Constructed with a two-piece oak plank top with mahogany cross banding and a thumb-moulded edge, the frame of the chest is inlaid with satinwood stringing and oak & satinwood motifs, with elegant reeded quarter columns to the front corners and panelled sides.
The drawers retain their original working lever locks (with working key), and the original brass key escutcheons. The medullary rays in the oak drawer fronts are superbly pronounced. The chest is constructed of solid oak with oak hand-dovetailed drawer linings; it retains its original backboards. The drawers are in good working order, they are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The chest stands on its original moulded ogee bracket feet.
The chest features a lovely rich golden brown oak colour, with a wonderful grain configuration to the front and sides. This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This chest of drawers would certainly grace any home. So don't miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This chest is in good condition having been polished in our workshops. There are nominal old use marks to the top, corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item (please see photos). The chest features later mahogany knobs, possibly Victorian. The hand dovetailed drawers, which retain their original working lever locks (with working key), close flush to the frame. The chest benefits from a lovely mellow golden oak colour and a wonderful grain configuration, incorporating medullary rays. The chest stands on its original moulded ogee bracket feet and retains the original backboards. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 99.7cm or 39¼” or 3ft 3¼”
Width = 115cm or 45¼” or 3ft 9¼”
Depth = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Depth (excluding knobs) = 52.9cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. COD 41
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers (Circa 1800)
