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A George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest
For sale by Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
for sale €9,594     $10,414
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A George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest

18th century
Description

A George II walnut cabinet on chest, the quarter veneered feather banded top above two arched panel mirrored doors enclosing shelf above a slide and two short and two long drawers on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134.5cm (52.95")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Walnut Cabinet on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240996
Dealers Internal Reference
S868
Description
A George II walnut cabinet on chest, the quarter veneered feather banded top above two arched panel mirrored doors enclosing shelf above a slide and two short and two long drawers on bracket feet.
Height
134.5cm (52.95")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Walnut Cabinet on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240996
Dealers Internal Ref
S868
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Archive I An eighteenth-century George II walnut cabinet on chest featuring arched door panels above drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.

A George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest

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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Telephone 07973 158545
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Visits are by appointment only
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An eighteenth-century George II walnut cabinet on chest featuring arched door panels above drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
A George II walnut cabinet on chest
Ref: SA1240996
An eighteenth-century George II walnut cabinet on chest featuring arched door panels above drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCabinet on Chest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched mirror doors, Brass escutcheons and drop handles, Bracket feet, Crossbanded drawer fronts
  • SizeH 134.5 cm (53 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This George II walnut cabinet on chest combines practical storage with the warm, rich tones of quarter veneered and feather banded timber. The upper section comprises a pair of arched mirror doors opening to reveal internal shelving, positioned above a pull out slide and a graduated arrangement of two short and two long drawers below. Brass drop handles with matching keyhole escutcheons adorn the drawers, while decorative crossbanding frames the drawer fronts and the cabinet rests securely on bracket feet. Measuring 134.5 cm high, 65 cm wide and 32 cm deep, this piece offers a compact yet functional footprint. In a contemporary home, this traditional item sits comfortably in a hallway, bedroom, or living space as a statement storage solution. The rich walnut grain and classic proportions suit both period interiors and modern settings looking for characterful English country house style. The construction combines walnut, glass, brass and oak to create a durable and historically styled furnishing suited for everyday use.

FAQs

George II furniture, spanning 1727 to 1760, is characterised by balanced proportions, architectural influences, shaped panels, and the prominent use of rich figured walnut and early mahogany timbers.

Cabinets on chests from this era typically feature figured walnut veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast brass handles, and bracket feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetails, original pine or oak secondary timbers, hand-planed backboards, surface oxidisation around original brass fittings, and period glass or mirror panels.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral backdrop, balancing its rich timber tone with contemporary artwork, structured ceramics, or minimalist lighting nearby.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth, apply a beeswax polish once or twice per year, and ensure the piece remains away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to avoid timber movement.
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