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A Rare Early English 18th Century Bachelor’s Writing Chest of Drawers
Robert Belcher Antiques
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£4,800
Robert Belcher Antiques

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A Rare Early English 18th Century Bachelor’s Writing Chest of Drawers

18th century
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This extremely rare chest of drawers is of a most unusual design for this period. It is veneered in fiddle-back padauk which has a wonderful satin-like figured grain. This veneer would have been a highly prized timber to work with. This small Batchelor's chest was designed to be dual purpose. Having three graduated lower oak lined drawers and a false top one, above this false drawer is a pull out writing slide which is inlaid with a finely tooled leather, and to facilitate ease of use a drawer has been fitted into each side of the chest for storage when writing this produces a large working area. The right-hand side is fitted for pens and an ink bottle. The brass handles, escutcheons and locks are all original. The chest stands on shaped bracket feet. This delightful small piece of early English furniture is rare, very original and has fine colour and patination.

English, circa 1730

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA753202
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This extremely rare chest of drawers is of a most unusual design for this period. It is veneered in fiddle-back padauk which has a wonderful satin-like figured grain. This veneer would have been a highly prized timber to work with. This small Batchelor's chest was designed to be dual purpose. Having three graduated lower oak lined drawers and a false top one, above this false drawer is a pull out writing slide which is inlaid with a finely tooled leather, and to facilitate ease of use a drawer has been fitted into each side of the chest for storage when writing this produces a large working area. The right-hand side is fitted for pens and an ink bottle. The brass handles, escutcheons and locks are all original. The chest stands on shaped bracket feet.
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This delightful small piece of early English furniture is rare, very original and has fine colour and patination.
Robert Belcher Antiques

English, circa 1730

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA753202
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century English walnut bachelors writing chest featuring four graduated drawers, brass plate handles, bracket feet, and side carrying handles.
A rare early English 18th century bachelor’s writing chest of drawers
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FAQs

A bachelors chest is a compact form of chest of drawers introduced in early 18th-century England, designed for small living spaces. It typically incorporates a pull-out brushing slide or fold-over top to provide a surface for writing or folding garments.

Early Georgian chests were primarily crafted from native timbers like oak or pine for the carcass, veneered in figured walnut or mahogany. Drawers feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, brass drop handles on shaped backplates, and bracket feet.

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-sawn drawer bottoms, uneven dovetail jointing, original brassware shadow marks, and natural wood shrinkage along veneer joints. The interior drawer linings often show age-related oxidisation and wear consistent with historic use.

Due to its compact dimensions and functional surface, a bachelors chest serves effectively as a hallway console, a bedside table, or an occasional desk in a living space. Pairing warm timber tones with contemporary artwork creates an engaging juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Preserve walnut furniture by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight. Treat the timber twice yearly with a high-grade beeswax polish, applying along the grain and buffing gently with a soft microfibre cloth.
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