An interesting Georgian oak chest of two short and two long , mahogany cross -banded drawers with turned bone pulls (5/6) . The long ones have period steel locks , escutcheons and a key ; and are lined with period printed paper .All are finely dove-tailed at the back and nailed to the front . Original finish and condition .

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

Cambrian Antiques has dated these Antique Miniature Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA924743

Dealers Internal Reference

CA 775

Description

An interesting Georgian oak chest of two short and two long , mahogany cross -banded drawers with turned bone pulls (5/6) .

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The long ones have period steel locks , escutcheons and a key ; and are lined with period printed paper.

Cambrian Antiques

.All are finely dove-tailed at the back and nailed to the front . Original finish and condition .

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Date of Manufacture

Cambrian Antiques has dated these Antique Miniature Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA924743

Dealers Internal Ref

CA 775

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Good quality practical and decorative furniture often by named makers .

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Miniature chests of drawers were scaled-down functional furniture pieces created as cabinetmakers apprentice items or travelling salesman samples. They served to demonstrate craftsmanship and design features before full-scale production.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and turned bone, ivory, or wooden drawer knobs.

Authentic period examples exhibit genuine age-related wear, hand-cut joinery inside drawer boxes, original oxidisation on iron or brass fixings, and scaled proportions consistent with 18th or 19th-century cabinetmaking standards.

A tabletop miniature chest provides elevated accent storage when placed on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf, serving as a functional vessel for small items, desk accessories, or jewellery.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying clear natural beeswax once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and excess moisture to prevent cracking or warping.

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