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Fine Early 18thc. Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
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Fine Early 18thc. Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

18th century
Sold 10 March 2025 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Fine Early 18thc. Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

A rare George 1st chest of good colour &

Patina with oak linings throughout, brass

Handles & escutcheons on bracket feet

31”w x 30”h x 13 ½”d

79cm w x 77cm h x 34cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA684593
Dealers Internal Reference
5217
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Fine Early 18thc. Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

A rare George 1st chest of good colour &

Patina with oak linings throughout, brass

Handles & escutcheons on bracket feet

31”w x 30”h x 13 ½”d

79cm w x 77cm h x 34cm d

fig 1. An early 18th-century walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Fine Early 18thc. Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA684593
Dealers Internal Ref
5217
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Archive I An early 18th-century walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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An early 18th-century walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
Fine Early 18thc. Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Ref: SA684593
An early 18th-century walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, 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
  • StyleQueen Anne / Early Georgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFold-over writing top, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

FAQs

The bachelors chest emerged in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as a compact, multi-functional piece of furniture featuring a fold-over top used for writing or dressing, catering to the needs of gentlemen living in smaller townhouses.

These chests were typically constructed using native or imported hardwoods such as walnut, often featuring finely figured veneers applied to oak or pine secondary timbers, complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints and solid brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction techniques, including hand-beveled drawer linings, original brasses or undisturbed escutcheon holes, hand-cut dovetails, and natural patination consistent with age and usage.

An antique wooden chest adds warmth and historical texture to contemporary spaces and can be styled as a focal point in a living room or bedroom, topped with simple ceramic objects or a modest mirror.

Antique walnut should be kept out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or wood cracking, and maintained periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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