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Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Holmes Antiques
for sale €3,978     $4,318
£3,400

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Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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Description

A rare and fine quality 18th Century Fiddleback Mahogany Chest of Drawers of lovely golden colour and small proportions.

In very good original condition having the original handles and locks. The well shaped ogee mould to the edge of the top has been nicely carved to go around the front corners. The ogee feet are partly original. The Chest has clean original oak linings throughout.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA852250
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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 rare and fine quality 18th Century Fiddleback Mahogany Chest of Drawers of lovely golden colour and small proportions.

In very good original condition having the original handles and locks.

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The well shaped ogee mould to the edge of the top has been nicely carved to go around the front corners.
Holmes Antiques

The ogee feet are partly original. The Chest has clean original oak linings throughout.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA852250
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 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass hardware and bracket feet.
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Georgian chests of drawers, crafted between 1714 and 1830, are characterised by classical proportions, high-quality timber such as mahogany or walnut, and functional drawer arrangements. Common design features include bracket feet, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and brass swan-neck or batwing drawer pulls.

Primary construction typically utilised solid mahogany or oak for the outer casing, with mahogany veneers applied for figure and grain patterning. Secondary woods such as pine, spruce, or oak were commonly employed for drawer linings and back panels, accompanied by cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display irregular hand-cut dovetails, hand-sawn timber marks on secondary woods, and genuine age-related shrinkage or oxidisation around drawer bottoms. Original brass hardware will often leave distinct shadow outlines or impression marks on the wood surface.

A period mahogany chest functions as a grounding focal piece in neutral or contemporary spaces. Positioned alongside minimalist modern art, understated table lamps, or contemporary textured textiles, the warm wood tone provides historical contrast within modern living rooms or bedrooms.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, movement, or finish fading.
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