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George III Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
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George III Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A fine George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the well figured mahogany top with boxwood stringing and a crossbanded border and a slender moulded edge above a brushing slide with a baize lining and brass axe head handles. The four long graduating drawers, with boxwood stringing and crossbanding, are fully oak lined; the brass bale handles having octagonal backplates; raised on slender splayed feet with a shaped apron. Superb grade of mahogany and lovely warm colour.

Excellent condition

English circa 1790

Dimensions (ins) 45 wide x 25 deep x 35.75 high

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

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SA497422
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R0234
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Description
A fine George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the well figured mahogany top with boxwood stringing and a crossbanded border and a slender moulded edge above a brushing slide with a baize lining and brass axe head handles.
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The four long graduating drawers, with boxwood stringing and crossbanding, are fully oak lined; the brass bale handles having octagonal backplates; raised on slender splayed feet with a shaped apron.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Superb grade of mahogany and lovely warm colour.

Excellent condition

English circa 1790

Dimensions (ins) 45 wide x 25 deep x 35.75 high

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA497422
Dealers Internal Ref
R0234
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles and splay feet.
George III Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
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A George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles and splay feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBowfront curve, Graduated drawers, Brass bail handles, Splayed feet
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This George III bowfront chest of drawers originates from around 1800 and exemplifies English Country House style. The piece uses well-figured mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, complemented by boxwood stringing and a crossbanded border on the top and drawer fronts. Four long graduated drawers fill the front, fitted with brass bail handles with octagonal backplates and key escutcheons between the handles on each tier. The structure stands on slender splayed feet beneath a shaped apron. Practical dimensions of 91 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 63 cm deep make this chest suitable for bedroom storage, hallway organisation, or placement in a living space to hold household items. The design serves traditional interiors well while providing functional surface space and generous drawer storage.

FAQs

Produced during the reign of King George III between 1760 and 1820, these pieces feature a convex curved front facade designed to soften room angles while maximizing internal drawer capacity.

Primary construction predominantly utilised dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, supported by secondary timbers like pine or oak for drawer linings and hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary boards, original brass escutcheons, and minor timber shrinkage patterns consistent with age.

Position the piece as a functional anchor in an entryway or bedroom, contrasting the deep wood tone against pale walls, contemporary artwork, or minimalist ceramics.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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