Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
• Item: Chest of drawers
• Circa: 1740
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Small proportions
• Two-over-three graduated drawers
• Three-plank moulded top
• Old replacement (Georgian) swan neck handles
• Original brass escutcheons
• Original working lever lock (with key) to bottom drawer only
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Pine drawer linings
• Inset side panels
• Original bracket feet
• Lovely patination & original colour
• Excellent quality
• Good condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns period
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English George II oak chest of drawers, circa 1740, with small proportions, in good condition. The chest is constructed with a three-plank oak top with a thumb-moulded edge, which is echoed in the base and features inset panelled oak sides. Comprising of a two-over-three graduated drawer design, the drawers boast primitive hand dovetailing and feature old replacement (most likely Georgian) brass swan neck handles and original shaped brass etched escutcheons. The bottom drawer incorporates the original working lock, with key (the key does not worth the other drawers).
The chest is constructed of solid oak, with pine lined hand-dovetailed drawer linings; it also retains its original pine backboards. The drawers are in good working order; they are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The chest stands on its original bracket feet: it is of extremely good quality and is made from the best materials; thus, it is very heavy to lift!
Condition Report:
This chest is in good condition having been cleaned and polished in our workshop. There are nominal old use marks to the top, corners and leading edges and inside of drawers, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (please see photos of top of chest). The drawers feature old replacement Georgian brass swan neck handles and the original shaped etched key escutcheons. The hand dovetailed drawers retain their original lever locks. The key only works the bottom drawer (the other drawer locks do not work). The chest benefits from a lovely deep rich original colour and patination, with a wonderful grain configuration. The chest stands on its original bracket feet and retains good quality pine backboards. The chest is of extremely good quality and is made from the best materials, thus it is very heavy to lift!
Dimensions:
Height = 92.4cm or 36?” or 3ft ?”
Width = 78.6cm or 31” or 2ft 7”
Depth = 50.5cm or 19?” or 1ft 7?”
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. 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 is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. Chest of Drawers 74
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Small Antique English Georgian Oak Bachelors Chest of Drawers (Circa 1740)
