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George II Mahogany Lowboy
Holmes Antiques
for sale €4,095     $4,445
£3,500

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George II Mahogany Lowboy

18th century
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Description

A rare quality 18th Century George II Mahogany Lowboy of Superb colour, having highly figured matched veneers and cross banding to the top and drawer fronts .

The cabriole legs having scrolled ear pieces and lappet knee, the drawer fronts with lip moulded edges.

Retaining the untouched original handles, original Oak drawer linings, and tipping up to reveal a wonderful dry clean surface underneath just as we like to see.

This is an early example of a Mahogany Lowboy that has been made in the Walnut tradition using highly figured matched veneers.

Circa 1735.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Lowboy to the 18th Century.

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SA955097
Dealers Notes

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 quality 18th Century George II Mahogany Lowboy of Superb colour, having highly figured matched veneers and cross banding to the top and drawer fronts .
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The cabriole legs having scrolled ear pieces and lappet knee, the drawer fronts with lip moulded edges.
Holmes Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century George II mahogany lowboy with three drawers, brass handles, a central arch apron, and four cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
fig 1. George II Mahogany Lowboy

Retaining the untouched original handles, original Oak drawer linings, and tipping up to reveal a wonderful dry clean surface underneath just as we like to see.

This is an early example of a Mahogany Lowboy that has been made in the Walnut tradition using highly figured matched veneers.

Circa 1735.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Lowboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA955097
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 George II mahogany lowboy with three drawers, brass handles, a central arch apron, and four cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
George II Mahogany Lowboy
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A George II mahogany lowboy is a small wooden table produced during the reign of King George II from 1727 to 1760. It typically features a shallow upper drawer above deeper side drawers, a shaped apron, and four legs, serving historically as a dressing table or side desk.

These tables were primarily constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers such as oak or pine. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass batwing or swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs resting on pad feet.

Authentic 18th-century lowboys display hand-sawn tool marks, slightly uneven dovetail joints, and age-related shrinkage across timber surfaces. Look for natural patination on the mahogany surface, hand-cast brass hardware with original fixing posts, and secondary wood construction inside the drawers.

A mahogany lowboy functions as a console table in a hallway, a compact desk in a living area, or a vanity table in a bedroom. Positioning the warm wood against neutral wall finishes and alongside contemporary lighting creates functional contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or fading. Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft lint-free cloth, buffing along the direction of the wood grain.
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