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George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
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George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th century
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For sale is a good quality George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers. The top of the chest has walnut banding as well as herringbone inlay. Below this the chest has two short drawers, over three graduated drawers, each with walnut banding and herringbone inlay, as well as brass handles. The chest stands on bun feet and is in excellent condition having been fully restored and re-polished by hand.

Width: 40.5" Depth: 21.5" Height: 38.75"

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated these Burr Walnut Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

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SA792484
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S25-564
Description
For sale is a good quality George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers. The top of the chest has walnut banding as well as herringbone inlay.
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Below this the chest has two short drawers, over three graduated drawers, each with walnut banding and herringbone inlay, as well as brass handles.
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The chest stands on bun feet and is in excellent condition having been fully restored and re-polished by hand.

Width: 40.5" Depth: 21.5" Height: 38.75"

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated these Burr Walnut Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

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SA792484
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S25-564
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A George III burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with crossbanded borders, brass escutcheons, and bun feet.
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Archive I A George III burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with crossbanded borders, brass escutcheons, and bun feet.

George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Archive II A George III burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with crossbanded borders, brass escutcheons, and bun feet. View II
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A George III burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with crossbanded borders, brass escutcheons, and bun feet.
George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA792484
A George III burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with crossbanded borders, brass escutcheons, and bun feet.
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A George III burr walnut chest of drawers dates from the mid-to-late 18th century and is characterised by highly figured burr walnut veneers, symmetrical drawer configurations, crossbanded borders, and classical proportions typical of British Georgian design.

Cabinetmakers utilised solid oak or pine secondary woods for drawer linings, applying thin decorative burr walnut veneers to external surfaces. Construction often featured hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded drawer edges, brass hardware, and turned bun feet or bracket feet.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-sawn wood marks on secondary timber, hand-cut dovetail joinery, age-related shrinkage in the veneer, and genuine oxidisation on interior drawer bottoms and brass fixings.

A Georgian walnut chest functions well as a focal storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. Combining its dark timber tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary table lamps, or minimal ceramic vessels creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the chest away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting and timber shrinkage. Clean the surface with a dry lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax once or twice a year to maintain moisture and patina.
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