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Small 18thc Walnut Bachelors Chest
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Small 18thc Walnut Bachelors Chest

18th century
Sold 28 November 2024 · William Morris Antiques
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A small Mid 18thc Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers. The quarter veneered top with herringbone strining above a brushing slide with three rectangular oak lined drawers with solid brass back plate handles and escutcheons. Raised on the original bracket feet.

A lovely small size chest that could bebefir from a repolish hence the low price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated this Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1079216
Description
A small Mid 18thc Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers.
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The quarter veneered top with herringbone strining above a brushing slide with three rectangular oak lined drawers with solid brass back plate handles and escutcheons.
William Morris Antiques

Raised on the original bracket feet.

A lovely small size chest that could bebefir from a repolish hence the low price.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

William Morris Antiques has dated this Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079216
William Morris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William Morris Antiques Profile Page

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William Morris Antiques
Telephone 0800 324 7028
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115 St Georges Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2020
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An eighteenth-century walnut bachelors chest featuring three graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons.
Small 18thc Walnut Bachelors Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Bracket feet, Book-matched veneer
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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A bachelors chest is a compact chest of drawers traditionally featuring a fold-over top or sliding writing surface, popularised in Britain during the Georgian period for domestic use in smaller chambers.

These pieces were typically constructed using native or imported hardwoods such as walnut or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and solid timber secondary woods.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-forged iron or brass fixings, irregularities in the wood grain indicating hand-planing, traditional joinery, and natural ageing of the timber.

Such compact case pieces work well as focal storage units in contemporary bedrooms or hallways, pairing effectively with minimalist decor to highlight the warmth and texture of aged wood.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface.
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