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Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A small mahogany 4 drawer dressing chest. The top with reentrant corners above a brushing slide. The 4 oak lined drawers with replaced plate handles and ovolo moulded edges on bracket feet. Circa 1760.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA632824
Dealers Internal Reference
7924
Description
A small mahogany 4 drawer dressing chest. The top with reentrant corners above a brushing slide. The 4 oak lined drawers with replaced plate handles and ovolo moulded edges on bracket feet. Circa 1760.
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA632824
Dealers Internal Ref
7924
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A small Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.
Small mahogany chest of drawers
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A small Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.
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A Georgian bachelors chest is defined by its compact dimensions, graduated drawer configuration, and frequently a pull-out brushing slide designed for folding clothing. Typically constructed from solid or veneered mahogany, these pieces feature straight lines, bracket feet, and brass swing handles.

Primary timbers included solid mahogany or oak for exterior casing, with pine or oak used for secondary drawer linings. Cabinetmakers used hand-cast brass hardware, including pierced plate handles, swan-neck bail pulls, and decorative brass escutcheons.

Authentic period construction features hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, uneven drawer bottoms held by solid runners, and hand-planed back panels. Original brassware usually demonstrates cast irregularities and hand-cut thread on fixing bolts.

A compact mahogany chest functions as an accent piece in modern foyers, living rooms, or bedrooms, providing functional storage while creating visual depth. Pairing dark polished mahogany with neutral wall tones and contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast.

Mahogany surfaces require occasional application of high-quality beeswax polish applied along the wood grain and buffed with a soft microfibre cloth. Original brass fittings should remain unpolished to preserve authentic patination and age marks.
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