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Fine Early 18th Century Walnut Bachelors Chest
Holmes Antiques
for sale €32,760     $35,560
£28,000

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Fine Early 18th Century Walnut Bachelors Chest

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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An extremely rare George I Walnut Bachelors Chest of good colour and patina with original handles and hinges. This is a wonderful example with good clean oak linings, original veneers and feather banding. Quite remarkably the handles retain most of there original gilding, it is interesting to note that although the chest has been made in the George I manner the handles are more associated with the Queen Anne period, it is possible that this is a transitional piece. There is a similar chest from the same period as this one at Beningbrough Hall a National Trust property near York which also has lip moulded drawers that are typical of the period, this one too has Queen Anne handles. It has been well documented over the last century in various books that these chests are rare and highly sort after by collectors of Walnut and connoisseurs alike. One of the most famous Walnut collectors of recent times John Parry actually had five Walnut Bachelors Chests at the time of his last sale at Christies in March 2010, the most expensive of these made an incredible £91,250. In the 54 years that my farther has spent in the business he has bought and sold examples from different periods and also seen many fakes and badly restored ones. This example is particularly rare being in such good original condition and retaining the original handles and hinges.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA627869
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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
An extremely rare George I Walnut Bachelors Chest of good colour and patina with original handles and hinges. This is a wonderful example with good clean oak linings, original veneers and feather banding. Quite remarkably the handles retain most of there original gilding, it is interesting to note that although the chest has been made in the George I manner the handles are more associated with the Queen Anne period, it is possible that this is a transitional piece. There is a similar chest from the same period as this one at Beningbrough Hall a National Trust property near York which also has lip moulded drawers that are typical of the period, this one too has Queen Anne handles.
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It has been well documented over the last century in various books that these chests are rare and highly sort after by collectors of Walnut and connoisseurs alike.
Holmes Antiques

One of the most famous Walnut collectors of recent times John Parry actually had five Walnut Bachelors Chests at the time of his last sale at Christies in March 2010, the most expensive of these made an incredible £91,250. In the 54 years that my farther has spent in the business he has bought and sold examples from different periods and also seen many fakes and badly restored ones. This example is particularly rare being in such good original condition and retaining the original handles and hinges.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA627869
Holmes Antiques
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Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An early eighteenth century walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An early eighteenth century walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.

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An early eighteenth century walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
Fine Early 18th Century Walnut Bachelors Chest
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An early eighteenth century walnut bachelor chest featuring a fold-over top, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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A bachelors chest is a small, low chest of drawers originally designed in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries for gentlemens living quarters. It typically features four graduated drawers and a folding top or slide out surface used for pressing or dressing.

Chests from this period were predominantly constructed with solid pine or oak carcases veneered in highly figured walnut, such as burr or herringbone patterns. Hardware usually consisted of cast brass drop handles and engraved brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, crossbanded or feathered borders, and original cast brass furniture. The top often features hinges allowing it to fold out supported by retractable wooden lopers.

Its compact proportions make it versatile as a bedside table, hallway accent, or living room side table. Positioning it alongside contemporary art or minimalist decor highlights the warm grain and historic character of the wood.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage and bleaching. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of high-quality beeswax will protect the historic patina.
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