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Welsh Georgian Oak Chest on Chest
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Welsh Georgian Oak Chest on Chest

18th century
Sold 8 February 2025 · Havard and Havard
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Description

A particularly lovely oak chest on chest, well proportioned, finely detailed and with an excellent colour and patina. The dentil-moulded cornice sits above a fine, blind fretwork frieze, the similarly detailed fretwork decorating the canted angles flanking the four graduated tiers of drawers, the lower half fitted with a brushing slide and three long drawers, on bracket feet.

The pine-lined drawers retaining most of their original brass handles and escutcheons.

Probably Glamorganshire circa 1780-1800.

Physical Dimensions
Height
189cm (74.41")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Georgian Oak Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA946899
Description
A particularly lovely oak chest on chest, well proportioned, finely detailed and with an excellent colour and patina. The dentil-moulded cornice sits above a fine, blind fretwork frieze, the similarly detailed fretwork decorating the canted angles flanking the four graduated tiers of drawers, the lower half fitted with a brushing slide and three long drawers, on bracket feet.

The pine-lined drawers retaining most of their original brass handles and escutcheons.

Probably Glamorganshire circa 1780-1800.

Height
189cm (74.41")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Georgian Oak Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA946899
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Welsh Georgian Oak Chest on Chest

Archive II A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. View II
Archive III A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. View V
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
Location
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
Verified Since Dec 2021
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 149
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
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A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.
Welsh Georgian Oak Chest On Chest
Ref: SA946899
A tall, two-stage dark oak chest on chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest on Chest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Dentil moulding
  • SizeH 189 cm (74 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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The Georgian era spans the reigns of the four British monarchs named George from 1714 to 1830, characterised by architectural proportions, classical symmetry, and the transition from heavier oak construction to refined mahogany and walnut.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid native timbers such as oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, pegged framing, and traditional brass swing handles with matching escutcheons.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct hand-cut joinery, timber shrinkage consistent with age, original backboards, period hardware configurations, and secondary timbers used in internal drawer linings.

Such a statement piece serves as a functional focal point in a bedroom or hallway, offering substantial vertical storage while adding historical texture and warmth when contrasted against neutral contemporary walls.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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