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Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Lion Head Handles & Turned Legs
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Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Lion Head Handles & Turned Legs

19th century
Sold 29 May 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An antique mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring finely grained timber and a smooth, curved profile. The arrangement includes two short drawers over three full-width drawers, each adorned with brass lion head ring handles. The drawers are constructed with dovetail joints, reflecting period craftsmanship. Resting on turned feet, the piece presents a well-proportioned design, characteristic of 19th-century cabinetry, with a polished finish that enhances the rich tones of the wood.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Victorian era.

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SA1129841
Dealers Internal Reference
46551
Description
An antique mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring finely grained timber and a smooth, curved profile.
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The arrangement includes two short drawers over three full-width drawers, each adorned with brass lion head ring handles.
The Old Cinema

The drawers are constructed with dovetail joints, reflecting period craftsmanship. Resting on turned feet, the piece presents a well-proportioned design, characteristic of 19th-century cabinetry, with a polished finish that enhances the rich tones of the wood.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129841
Dealers Internal Ref
46551
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A dark brown Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers featuring brass lion head ring handles and turned legs.
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Lion Head Handles & Turned Legs
Ref: SA1129841
A dark brown Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers featuring brass lion head ring handles and turned legs.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Lion head handles, Turned legs, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 55.5 cm (22 in)

Victorian furniture spans the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, a period characterised by industrial manufacturing advancements alongside traditional craftsmanship. Mahogany remained a favoured hardwood for case pieces due to its durability, rich grain, and suitability for deep polish finishes.

Authentic period chests typically utilise solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied to secondary structural timbers such as pine or oak. Construction features hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes, solid brass hardware, and secondary wood drawer linings.

Authentication relies on examining construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, hand-planed secondary woods, and appropriate oxidisation and wear patterns around drawer pulls and key escutcheons.

Integrating period pieces into contemporary spaces involves pairing the rich wood tones with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and modern accessories to create a balanced, layered aesthetic that highlights the craftsmanship.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity and temperature away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber cracking and veneer lifting. Routine maintenance involves dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally applying traditional beeswax.
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