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George II & Later Walnut Secretaire Chest
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George II & Later Walnut Secretaire Chest

18th century
Sold 21 February 2026 · Hand of Glory
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A good quality George II and later walnut secretaire chest, the top with projecting canted corners over two short drawers, secretaire drawer and two long drawers, the cross banded borders with feather line inlay, gilt brass rococo handles and flanked by channel moulded pilasters with gilt gesso Corinthian column capitals, raised on ogee bracket feet.

This appears to be the upper section of an early 18th century chest on chest, skillfully adapted in the late 19th century for use as a secretaire. The uppermost long drawer with a drop front released by two brass buttons at either end of the drawer and the interior fitted with compartments and small drawers. The are oak lined and with original handles. The ogee bracket feet appear to be original, taken from the lower section of the chest on chest.

113cm high, 120cm wide including the projecting canted corners, 55cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Walnut Secretaire Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA955547
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000379
Description
A good quality George II and later walnut secretaire chest, the top with projecting canted corners over two short drawers, secretaire drawer and two long drawers, the cross banded borders with feather line inlay, gilt brass rococo handles and flanked by channel moulded pilasters with gilt gesso Corinthian column capitals, raised on ogee bracket feet.
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This appears to be the upper section of an early 18th century chest on chest, skillfully adapted in the late 19th century for use as a secretaire.
Hand of Glory

The uppermost long drawer with a drop front released by two brass buttons at either end of the drawer and the interior fitted with compartments and small drawers. The are oak lined and with original handles. The ogee bracket feet appear to be original, taken from the lower section of the chest on chest.

113cm high, 120cm wide including the projecting canted corners, 55cm deep.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Walnut Secretaire Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA955547
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000379
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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An antique walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and decorative veneers.
George II & later Walnut Secretaire Chest
Ref: SA955547
An antique walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers with brass drop handles and decorative veneers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBookmatched veneers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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The George II period, spanning from 1727 to 1760, is characterised by a transition from heavier walnut designs to more elaborate mahogany pieces, featuring architectural elements, carved details, and robust proportions.

These pieces typically utilized native timbers such as oak for carcase construction and drawer linings, faced with decorative veneers like walnut or mahogany, often assembled with hand-cut dovetails and solid brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage consistent with age, original secondary woods like oak or pine, and appropriate patination on the brass fixings.

Integrating a dark wood antique into a modern room provides textural contrast and historical weight; it can be paired with neutral walls and minimalist lighting to let the wood grain stand out as a focal point.

Maintain stable relative humidity and temperature away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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