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18th Century Mahogany Bachelors Chest

18th century
Sold 11 June 2025 · William James Antiques
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A super quality Mahogany bachelors chest of exceptional proportions. Having 4 graduated drawers with brushing slide, all beautifully Oak lined and retaining the original handles, locks and escutcheons. The whole raised on laminated bracket feet with untouched original finish with rich colour and patina. English, Circa 1790.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 80 cm - 31 1/2 Inches, Depth: 50.75 cm - 20 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 18th Century Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
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SA930339
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A super quality Mahogany bachelors chest of exceptional proportions.
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Having 4 graduated drawers with brushing slide, all beautifully Oak lined and retaining the original handles, locks and escutcheons.
William James Antiques

The whole raised on laminated bracket feet with untouched original finish with rich colour and patina. English, Circa 1790.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 80 cm - 31 1/2 Inches, Depth: 50.75 cm - 20 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 18th Century Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA930339
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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An 18th-century mahogany bachelors chest with a fold-over top, brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
18th Century Mahogany Bachelors Chest
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An 18th-century mahogany bachelors chest with a fold-over top, brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFold-over top, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Dovetail joints
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 50.8 cm (20 in)

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A bachelors chest is a compact chest of drawers featuring a fold-over top that creates a writing surface, popular during the Georgian period for multifunctional use in smaller living spaces.

Cabinet makers predominantly used solid mahogany and oak for structural integrity, often incorporating fine veneers, brass swan-neck handles, and oak secondary wood for drawer linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, handmade brass hardware with casting irregularities, shrinkage cracks in the timber, and hand-planed drawer bottoms rather than modern plywood.

This piece works well as a focal point in a traditional study or living room, styled minimally on top with a leather-bound book or a ceramic lamp to balance the rich timber tones.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying periodic applications of traditional beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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