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Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800
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Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800

19th century
Sold 12 February 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique specimen chest. An English, mahogany suite of collector's drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Arrangement of ten drawers offers a comprehensive suite for the collector

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Each drawer dressed with pairs of bold, circular pulls

Raised upon a quartet of shaped bracket feet with serpentine front apron

This is a delightful antique specimen chest, offering appealing and tasteful storage for the discerning collector. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 88cm (34.75'')

Drawer Internal Width: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Drawer Internal Depth: 28cm (11'')

Drawer Internal Height: 5cm (2'')

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Our Ref: 18.8929

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Specimen Chest to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA957453
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8929
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Description
This is an antique specimen chest. An English, mahogany suite of collector's drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Arrangement of ten drawers offers a comprehensive suite for the collector

fig 1. An antique mahogany specimen chest featuring ten narrow stacked drawers with small turned wooden knobs, set upon shaped bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Each drawer dressed with pairs of bold, circular pulls

Raised upon a quartet of shaped bracket feet with serpentine front apron

“
This is a delightful antique specimen chest, offering appealing and tasteful storage for the discerning collector.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 2. An antique mahogany specimen chest featuring ten narrow stacked drawers with small turned wooden knobs, set upon shaped bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 88cm (34.75'')

Drawer Internal Width: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Drawer Internal Depth: 28cm (11'')

Drawer Internal Height: 5cm (2'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 3. An antique mahogany specimen chest featuring ten narrow stacked drawers with small turned wooden knobs, set upon shaped bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8929

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Specimen Chest to the 1800s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA957453
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8929
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique mahogany specimen chest featuring ten narrow stacked drawers with small turned wooden knobs, set upon shaped bracket feet.
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800
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An antique mahogany specimen chest featuring ten narrow stacked drawers with small turned wooden knobs, set upon shaped bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMultiple shallow drawers, Turned wooden knob handles, Bracket feet, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 71.5 cm (28 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

A specimen chest is a specialised piece of furniture featuring multiple shallow drawers, originally designed during the Georgian era for naturalists and collectors to organise minerals, coins, fossils, and botanical samples.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often featuring secondary woods like pine or cedar for drawer linings, complemented by brass or turned wooden pulls.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, period-appropriate timber patination, and handmade secondary woods within the drawer construction.

This piece works well as a focal storage element in a study or library, allowing the rich wood tones to complement contemporary or traditional decor while serving a practical organising function.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and occasionally treat the surface with traditional beeswax to preserve the finish.
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