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George II Mahogany Chest on Stand
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George II Mahogany Chest on Stand

18th century
Description

A good quality George II blanket box or silver chest on stand. Constructed from fine figured mahogany with moulded edge above a shaped brass escutcheon with working lock & keys. Below are 2 useful oak lined drawers both retaining the original brass handles and again with working locks & keys and the sides with original shaped brass carrying handles.The stand centred with a decorative carved shell with shaped friezes and raised on short cabriole legs with pad feet. Condition and colour very good with slight shrinkage repair to top but nothing serious. Dimensions:- Max.Height…41’’/ 104cm. Max.Width…49.5’’/ 126cm. Max.Depth…24.5’’/ 63cm. Stand Height…17.25’’/ 44cm. Trunk Height…23.75’’/ 60cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Chest to the 1750s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07811728
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques Date1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1750s:
Carved scallop shell on the apron: decorative carving favoured under George II.
Hand-filed brass escutcheon pinned to the timber: hardware predating machine-stamped fittings.
Long iron strap hinges inside the lid: sturdy blacksmith work for heavy chests.
Oak drawer bottoms running front to back: standard Georgian cabinet joinery.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA973104
Dealers Internal Reference
24215
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Description
A good quality George II blanket box or silver chest on stand.
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Constructed from fine figured mahogany with moulded edge above a shaped brass escutcheon with working lock & keys.
John Howkins Antiques

Below are 2 useful oak lined drawers both retaining the original brass handles and again with working locks & keys and the sides with original shaped brass carrying handles.The stand centred with a decorative carved shell with shaped friezes and raised on short cabriole legs with pad feet. Condition and colour very good with slight shrinkage repair to top but nothing serious. Dimensions:- Max.Height…41’’/ 104cm. Max.Width…49.5’’/ 126cm. Max.Depth…24.5’’/ 63cm. Stand Height…17.25’’/ 44cm. Trunk Height…23.75’’/ 60cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Chest to the 1750s.

Independent Date Report ID 07811728
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques dating1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1750s:
Carved scallop shell on the apron: decorative carving favoured under George II.
Hand-filed brass escutcheon pinned to the timber: hardware predating machine-stamped fittings.
Long iron strap hinges inside the lid: sturdy blacksmith work for heavy chests.
Oak drawer bottoms running front to back: standard Georgian cabinet joinery.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA973104
Dealers Internal Ref
24215
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs.

George II Mahogany Chest on Stand

Archive II A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs. View V
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs.
George II Mahogany Chest on Stand
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A George II mahogany chest on stand featuring a hinged top, two lower drawers with brass keyplates, a central carved shell apron, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests & Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved shell apron, Brass escutcheons, Pad feet
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This George II blanket box or silver chest on stand originates from 1750. Constructed from fine figured mahogany in a dark brown tone, it displays a hinged top with a moulded edge above a shaped brass escutcheon, two lower oak-lined drawers fitted with brass keyplates and handles, and sides with shaped brass carrying handles. The stand features a decorative carved shell at the centre of the shaped apron, supported by short cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Practical for storage in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, the piece stands 104 cm high, 126 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. The condition and colour are very good, with a slight shrinkage repair to the top. Working locks and keys accompany the top box and the two lower drawers.

FAQs

A George II chest on stand is an 18th-century British storage piece originating from the reign of King George II (17271760). It typically features a top storage compartment mounted onto a raised frame or stand with cabriole legs and decorative aprons.

Cabinetmakers during this era predominantly used Cuban mahogany, oak for drawer linings, and cast brass for hardware such as escutcheons and handles. Construction relied on hand-cut dovetail joints and solid timber frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, uneven hand-cut dovetails, original cast brass fittings, and natural wood shrinkage along back panels. Dark natural oxidisation on unpolished undersides also indicates genuine age.

Place the chest against a neutral backdrop in an entryway, living room, or bedroom to create a focal point. Balance the dark mahogany tones by pairing the piece with modern art, ceramic lamps, or minimal textile furnishings.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with extreme humidity fluctuations.
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