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Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 August 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.

It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with lots of storage space. There are gorgeous burr walnut grain patterns, this sits on bracket feet, has a cross banded top and cross banded drawer fronts. The drawers have beautiful brass handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is also a useful pull out slide shelf that comes out from beneath the top two drawers.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Depth – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height – 33 inches , 85 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052362
Dealers Internal Reference
8031
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Description
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.

It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with lots of storage space.

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There are gorgeous burr walnut grain patterns, this sits on bracket feet, has a cross banded top and cross banded drawer fronts.
Marylebone Antiques

The drawers have beautiful brass handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is also a useful pull out slide shelf that comes out from beneath the top two drawers.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Depth – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height – 33 inches , 85 cm

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052362
Dealers Internal Ref
8031
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBook-matched burr walnut veneer, Brass swan neck handles, Bracket feet, Fold-over writing flap
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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A bachelors chest is a compact wooden chest of drawers traditionally featuring a fold-over top or sliding writing slide, designed for single-room gentlemens quarters or small dressing rooms during the 18th century.

These pieces typically utilise softwood carcases veneered with highly figured decorative woods such as burr walnut or mahogany, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes and solid timber secondary woods like oak or pine.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetails, uneven timber shrinkage, hand-forged or cast brass hardware with correct patination, and veneer application over secondary woods rather than modern sheet materials.

Position the chest against a neutral wall in a study or hallway, styling the top minimally with a brass desk lamp and a ceramic tray to contrast the rich wood grain with modern elements.

Protect the fragile veneer by maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight, and applying traditional beeswax sparingly to nourish the wood while avoiding modern silicone-based polishes.
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