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18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest
Holmes Antiques
for sale €3,042     $3,302
£2,600

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18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A Fine 18th Century Silver Chest in Fabulous condition with original handles ,escutcheon and hinges. The top and front are made from single planks of finest quality Mahogany ,the colour is excellent. A real piece of top quality country house furniture. Circa 1740.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Silver Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA539044
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A Fine 18th Century Silver Chest in Fabulous condition with original handles ,escutcheon and hinges. The top and front are made from single planks of finest quality Mahogany ,the colour is excellent. A real piece of top quality country house furniture. Circa 1740.
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Silver Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA539044
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An 18th-century mahogany silver chest featuring a hinged lid, twin base drawers, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany silver chest featuring a hinged lid, twin base drawers, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.

18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest

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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 224
Items Sold 548
Holmes Antiques
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An 18th-century mahogany silver chest featuring a hinged lid, twin base drawers, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest
Ref: SA539044
An 18th-century mahogany silver chest featuring a hinged lid, twin base drawers, side carrying handles, and bracket feet.
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An 18th-century silver chest, often designed in the style of a mule chest or coffer, was constructed to store valuable household silver, linens, or domestic items securely. Featuring heavy brass side handles for movement and lockable compartments, these chests were practical and functional storage solutions in Georgian homes.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban mahogany or native English hard timber chosen for stability and strength. Construction utilised hand-cut dovetail joinery, solid cast brass carrying handles, brass keyhole escutcheons, and sturdy bracket feet designed to carry heavy internal weight.

Authentic Georgian coffers feature hand-sawn timber marks, original cast brass hardware showing subtle manufacturing variations, and hand-cut dovetails on internal drawer joints. Internal hinges and ironwork often demonstrate historical hand-forged characteristics and natural patination.

A Georgian mahogany chest serves as a functional anchor when positioned at the foot of a bed, within an entryway, or alongside modern seating arrangements. Combining dark timber with neutral upholstery, contemporary artwork, or minimalist ceramics creates a balanced interior contrast.

Position the chest away from direct radiators and sunlight to protect the wood from drying or splitting. Maintain the timber finish by applying a small amount of beeswax polish annually, buffing gently along the natural grain with a lint-free cotton cloth.
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