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A Good George III Mahogany Sectrataire Chest on Chest.
For sale by Stuart Nicolson Antiques
for sale €3,803     $4,128
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Stuart Nicolson Antiques

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A Good George III Mahogany Sectrataire Chest on Chest.

18th century
Description

A fine example of a chippendale period Georgian mahogany chest on chest with secretaire drawer.

The secretaire drawer with a well fitted interior.

Lovely quality & condition with a beautiful glow from the rich mahogany.

Gently cleaned & wax polished.

Retaining the original bracket feet & brass swan neck handles.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242235
Dealers Notes

I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.

I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.

As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restoration be nessesary it will be sympathetically and skilfully carried out in house by myself.

If items are purchased with buy now option I shall do my very best to work with my courier to offer free delivery within most of UK mainland. (Some exclusions to locations may apply)

It has been noted that the system is rounding up measurements added in cm to the next nearest inch so if dimensions are critical for a particular space please work by the cm size listed of please ask.

Description
A fine example of a chippendale period Georgian mahogany chest on chest with secretaire drawer.

The secretaire drawer with a well fitted interior.

Lovely quality & condition with a beautiful glow from the rich mahogany.

Gently cleaned & wax polished.

Retaining the original bracket feet & brass swan neck handles.

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this George III Secretaire Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242235
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015

Specialist in the care, conservation & restoration of fine period furniture.

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Archive I A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest featuring two stacked sections of drawers, brass handles, fluted corners, and bracket feet.

A Good George III Mahogany Sectrataire Chest on Chest.

Archive II A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest featuring two stacked sections of drawers, brass handles, fluted corners, and bracket feet. View II
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Stuart Nicolson Antiques

Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Telephone 07730 219 770
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Unit 7
East Belfast Enterprise Park
308 Albert Bridge Road
Belfast
BT5 4GX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stuartnicolson
Verified Since May 2015
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A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest featuring two stacked sections of drawers, brass handles, fluted corners, and bracket feet.
A Good George III Mahogany sectrataire chest on chest.
Ref: SA1242235
A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest featuring two stacked sections of drawers, brass handles, fluted corners, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest on Chest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted quarter columns, bracket feet, blind fretwork cornice, drop swan-neck handles
  • SizeH 220 cm (87 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This George III chest on chest is an 18th-century English country house piece made from warm brown mahogany with brass hardware and oak components. The upper section contains a configuration of smaller upper drawers above deeper drawers, crowned by a blind fretwork cornice and flanked by fluted quarter columns, while the lower section rests on bracket feet. Brass drop swan-neck handles are fitted to the drawers, which exhibit rich timber figuring and a waxed finish. The construction measures 220 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. It functions as a substantial storage chest within a traditional bedroom or dressing room.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, a George III secretaire chest on chest consists of two stacked sections of drawers constructed from solid or veneered timber, typically mahogany. The upper section is slightly narrower to maintain visual proportion and often conceals a pull-out or drop-front secretaire drawer fitted with small compartments for writing.

Primary timbers include mahogany and walnut, selected for their grain pattern and density. Secondary timbers used for drawer linings and rear panels typically comprise pine or oak, while drawer pulls and escutcheons are cast from brass.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, hand-planed rear boards, and age-related oxidisation on the underside and interior timber surfaces. The brass hardware should show minor inconsistencies consistent with hand-casting, and the top section should lift completely off the base section.

A dark mahogany tallboy provides vertical anchor weight when placed against neutral or muted walls in a bedroom or hallway. Pairing the piece with modern textiles or understated lamps balances the heavy timber proportions with contemporary elements.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent cracking and fading. Clean the surface with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the finish.
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