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Outstanding Original George I Antique Quality Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
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Outstanding Original George I Antique Quality Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th century
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Outstanding original George I antique quality figured walnut chest of drawers having a quality quarter figured walnut veneered top with herringbone inlay and a moulded edge above two short and three long figured walnut cockbeeded drawers with quality oak linings, herringbone inlay and original brass handles and escutcheons standing on original bracket feet, quality figured walnut sides

It boast a marvellous colour and age related patina and is 100% original from this period

H 89.5 x W 96 x D 52.5cm

Date 1720

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09642396
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 275-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Quarter-veneered top with herringbone stringing: early 18th-century English cabinet making.
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with wide pins: joinery before machine cutting.
Heavy oak drawer linings with hand-planed bottoms: traditional period construction.
Surface shrinkage across the walnut side panels: timber drying over centuries.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234628
Dealers Internal Reference
1502
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Description
Outstanding original George I antique quality figured walnut chest of drawers having a quality quarter figured walnut veneered top with herringbone inlay and a moulded edge above two short and three long figured walnut cockbeeded drawers with quality oak linings, herringbone inlay and original brass handles and escutcheons standing on original bracket feet, quality figured walnut sides

It boast a marvellous colour and age related patina and is 100% original from this period

H 89.5 x W 96 x D 52.5cm

Date 1720

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09642396
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 275-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Quarter-veneered top with herringbone stringing: early 18th-century English cabinet making.
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with wide pins: joinery before machine cutting.
Heavy oak drawer linings with hand-planed bottoms: traditional period construction.
Surface shrinkage across the walnut side panels: timber drying over centuries.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234628
Dealers Internal Ref
1502
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A George I period chest of drawers in figured walnut featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
Outstanding Original George I Antique Quality Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Two short over three long drawers
  • SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

This George I period chest of drawers takes the form of a rectangular case constructed from warm brown figured walnut timber with an oak-lined interior. The top surface displays quarter-figured veneer alongside herringbone inlay, complemented by a moulded edge that overhangs the front arrangement of two short drawers above three long drawers. Each drawer features cockbeeding, herringbone inlay, original brass drop handles, and escutcheons. The case rests upon original bracket feet at each corner, exhibiting a distinct age-related patina across all visible surfaces. Measuring 89.5 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 52.5 cm deep, this piece provides practical storage for clothing or linens. It sits against a wall in a traditional hallway, bedroom, or living room, serving as a functional surface for lamps, decorative items, or everyday essentials.

FAQs

George I furniture (17141727) is defined by understated elegance, clean proportions, and the extensive use of figured walnut veneers. Pieces frequently feature bracket feet, feather banding, and brass drop handles.

Chests from this period typically feature a softwood or oak carcass veneered in figured or burr walnut. Secondary woods such as pine or oak were used for drawer linings, complemented by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, original keyhole escutcheons, and evidence of hand-planing on back panels.

A period walnut chest functions well as a focal storage piece in an entryway, living room, or master bedroom, pairing effectively with neutral palettes and modern decorative lighting.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer drying or fading.
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