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Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy
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Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy

18th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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Description

A really nice quality George I Oak Lowboy of outstanding colour and patina with original handles, carved scroll shaped apron and tiger Oak cross banding throughout.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA646692
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 really nice quality George I Oak Lowboy of outstanding colour and patina with original handles, carved scroll shaped apron and tiger Oak cross banding throughout.
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA646692
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 early 18th century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 18th century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy

Archive II An early 18th century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs. View II
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Archive V An early 18th century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs. View V
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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 230
Items Sold 555
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An early 18th century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs.
Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy
Ref: SA646692
An early 18th century oak lowboy featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Shaped apron, Brass drop handles, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A lowboy is a small table with drawers, typically used as a dressing table or side table, which first appeared in the late 17th century and evolved through the Georgian period.

Authentic period lowboys are typically constructed from solid oak or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers and pegged mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain for age-related patination, checking for hand-carved joinery, and inspecting hardware such as brass drop handles for period-correct casting.

An antique lowboy functions well as a hallway console, a compact desk, or a distinctive accent piece against a neutral wall to create a contrast between old and new.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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