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An 18th Century Walnut Bachelors Chest.
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An 18th Century Walnut Bachelors Chest.

18th century
Sold 7 April 2025 · Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A mid 18th century walnut chest of drawers with pullout brushing / writing slide. Lovely caramel patination. The brass handles are 200 year old replacements and have taken on a very nice patination of their own. Small proportions, oak lined drawers. Lovely colour throughout and in very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
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A mid 18th century walnut chest of drawers with pullout brushing / writing slide. Lovely caramel patination.
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The brass handles are 200 year old replacements and have taken on a very nice patination of their own.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Small proportions, oak lined drawers. Lovely colour throughout and in very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Walnut Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133652
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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An 18th century walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, graduated drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
An 18th century walnut bachelors chest.
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An 18th century walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, graduated drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFold-over top, Graduated drawers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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A bachelors chest is a compact chest of drawers traditionally featuring a fold-over top designed for writing or grooming, popularised during the Georgian era.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid pine or oak carcases faced with figured walnut veneers, complemented by brass hardware such as escutcheons and drop handles.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetail joints, original backboards, cast brass hardware, and the use of native walnut or early imported veneers.

It functions effectively as a focal point in a living room or study, topped with simple ceramic accessories or a table lamp to contrast its historical grain.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically nourish the wood with traditional beeswax.
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