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George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, having a brushing slide to the top, over four graduated drawers, each with brass handles and escutcheons, the chest stands on bracket feet and is in excellent condition having been re-finished using traditional methods. All of the drawers are oak lined and have been made with hand cut dovetails.

Width: 33" Depth: 20" Height: 31.5"

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 05735255
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-265 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Wide vertical backboards with rough saw marks: untouched 18th-century timber.
Bracket feet with dark oxidised backing blocks: original lower framework.
Fine applied cockbeading around the drawer fronts: Georgian cabinet work.
Fitted brushing slide above graduated drawers: classic 18th-century dressing chest arrangement.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA676465
Dealers Internal Reference
S26-19
Description
For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, having a brushing slide to the top, over four graduated drawers, each with brass handles and escutcheons, the chest stands on bracket feet and is in excellent condition having been re-finished using traditional methods. All of the drawers are oak lined and have been made with hand cut dovetails.

Width: 33" Depth: 20" Height: 31.5"

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 05735255
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-265 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Wide vertical backboards with rough saw marks: untouched 18th-century timber.
Bracket feet with dark oxidised backing blocks: original lower framework.
Fine applied cockbeading around the drawer fronts: Georgian cabinet work.
Fitted brushing slide above graduated drawers: classic 18th-century dressing chest arrangement.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA676465
Dealers Internal Ref
S26-19
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Archive I A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Archive II A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, a brushing slide, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, a brushing slide, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, a brushing slide, and bracket feet. View IV
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA676465
A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrushing slide, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This George III chest of drawers belongs to the Georgian period and uses warm brown mahogany timber with brass hardware. The structure holds a brushing slide at the top above four graduated drawers, each fitted with brass swan-neck handles and brass keyhole escutcheons, and the entire piece stands upon bracket feet. The wood surfaces show a re-finished appearance achieved through traditional methods. Practical utility makes it suitable for placement in a bedroom or hallway to store folded clothes, linens, or household accessories while adding traditional character to an interior. The dimensions measure 80 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, giving a compact profile suitable for various living spaces.

FAQs

A George III style chest of drawers dates design-wise to the reign of King George III in Britain, characterised by neoclassical proportions, fine mahogany timber, brass swan-neck or bail handles, and sturdy bracket feet. These pieces often feature graduated drawers and occasional functional additions like pull-out brushing slides.

Primary exteriors were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcasses. Secondary timbers for drawer linings included oak or pine, joined with hand-cut dovetails and fitted with cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn timber marks on the back panels, natural shrinkage to the wood over time, and original cast brass hardware showing gentle oxidisation. The drawer bases often feature pine or oak boards running front-to-back or side-to-side depending on the exact era.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to allow the rich timber grain to contrast cleanly, layering contemporary artwork or a simple ceramic lamp above it. Combining dark mahogany with light linen textiles and modern decorative accents creates a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth, buffing along the grain to preserve the patination. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement, drying, or colour fading.
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