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George I Style Miniature Walnut Chest
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George I Style Miniature Walnut Chest

18th century
Sold 7 November 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Description

Circa 1790. A George I style walnut chest of diminutive proportions, the top in fine burr walnut framed with herringbone and broad banding, the front with stylish curved moulding, with a configuration of two short over three full length graduating drawers, each with a circular back plate and circular ring pull handle, the larger drawers with elegant escutcheon’s with working locks, all drawers lined in oak, beneath the bottom drawer there is a shaped moulding, all resting on four bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Miniature Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174033
Dealers Internal Reference
34963
Description
Circa 1790. A George I style walnut chest of diminutive proportions, the top in fine burr walnut framed with herringbone and broad banding, the front with stylish curved moulding, with a configuration of two short over three full length graduating drawers, each with a circular back plate and circular ring pull handle, the larger drawers with elegant escutcheon’s with working locks, all drawers lined in oak, beneath the bottom drawer there is a shaped moulding, all resting on four bracket feet.
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Miniature Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174033
Dealers Internal Ref
34963
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Archive I A miniature walnut chest of drawers featuring brass drop handles and a moulded cornice, set upon bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George I Style Miniature Walnut Chest

Archive II A miniature walnut chest of drawers featuring brass drop handles and a moulded cornice, set upon bracket feet. View II
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A miniature walnut chest of drawers featuring brass drop handles and a moulded cornice, set upon bracket feet.
George I Style Miniature Walnut Chest
Ref: SA1174033
A miniature walnut chest of drawers featuring brass drop handles and a moulded cornice, set upon bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Book-matched veneer
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

The George I style, spanning the early 18th century, is characterised by architectural proportions, the widespread adoption of walnut timber, and restrained ornamentation that often highlighted figured veneers.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid pine or oak carcases faced with figured walnut veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and brass loop handles.

Authenticity is assessed by examining timber ageing, hand-cut dovetailing, traditional backboards, original or period-correct brass hardware, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

A miniature chest can be placed on a console table, desk, or chest of drawers to add historical texture and practical surface storage for small accessories.

Preserve the timber by keeping the piece out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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