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Mid C18th George II Period 'Red Walnut' Chest of Drawers.
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for sale €1,287     $1,397
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Mid C18th George II Period 'Red Walnut' Chest of Drawers.

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C18th George II period 'red walnut' chest of drawers.

Smart chest of two short over three long drawer configuration, raised on tall bracket feet. The oak-lined drawers all fitted with original period shaped brass plate handles and solid plate escutcheons .

Completely original throughout with minor marks and wear commensurate with age and use. Original oak back-boards. Original locks and working key.

So called 'red walnut' or 'Virginia walnut' from the Eastern part of North America ,was imported in the second quarter of the C18th for cabinet-making following the decline of European walnut timber stocks following the blight and harsh winters which greatly affected it's availability.

Good rich patina and pleasing colour having been waxed and cared for by its previous owners for 4 generations.

A practical chest of elegant, compact proportions.

W 36"

H 36"

D 20"

England c. 1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George II Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 03612274
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with slender pins: cabinet work of the mid-18th century.
Quarter-sawn oak drawer linings: traditional British cabinet-making methods.
Cast brass handles and shaped escutcheons: fittings true to mid-Georgian style.
Shaped bracket feet: classic support profile.
Cockbeaded drawer edges: fine lip moulding introduced around the 1740s.

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
91.4402cm (36.00")
Width
91.4402cm (36.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA373182
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1511
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C18th George II period 'red walnut' chest of drawers.

Smart chest of two short over three long drawer configuration, raised on tall bracket feet.

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The oak-lined drawers all fitted with original period shaped brass plate handles and solid plate escutcheons.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A mid-18th-century George II red walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Mid C18th George II Period 'Red Walnut' Chest of Drawers.

Completely original throughout with minor marks and wear commensurate with age and use. Original oak back-boards. Original locks and working key.

So called 'red walnut' or 'Virginia walnut' from the Eastern part of North America ,was imported in the second quarter of the C18th for cabinet-making following the decline of European walnut timber stocks following the blight and harsh winters which greatly affected it's availability.

Good rich patina and pleasing colour having been waxed and cared for by its previous owners for 4 generations.

A practical chest of elegant, compact proportions.

W 36"

H 36"

D 20"

England c. 1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George II Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 03612274
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with slender pins: cabinet work of the mid-18th century.
Quarter-sawn oak drawer linings: traditional British cabinet-making methods.
Cast brass handles and shaped escutcheons: fittings true to mid-Georgian style.
Shaped bracket feet: classic support profile.
Cockbeaded drawer edges: fine lip moulding introduced around the 1740s.

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
91.4402cm (36.00")
Width
91.4402cm (36.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA373182
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1511
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A mid-18th-century George II red walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with brass handles.

Mid C18th George II Period 'Red Walnut' Chest of Drawers.

Archive II A mid-18th-century George II red walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View II
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Archive XIII A mid-18th-century George II red walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View XIII
Archive XIV A mid-18th-century George II red walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 369
Items Sold 1,601
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A mid-18th-century George II red walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with brass handles.
Mid C18th George II period 'red walnut' chest of drawers.
Ref: SA373182
A mid-18th-century George II red walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long graduated drawers with brass handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialRed Walnut, Brass
  • ColourDeep Reddish Brown
  • MotifsTwo over three drawer configuration, Bracket feet, Swan-neck brass handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 91.4402 cm (36 in) x W 91.4402 cm (36 in) x D 50.8001 cm (20 in)

This George II period chest of drawers dates from the mid-eighteenth century and is constructed from red walnut timber with a deep reddish brown finish and a waxed patina. The piece displays a two over three graduated drawer configuration, featuring oak-lined drawers fitted with original period shaped brass plate handles, solid plate escutcheons, and working locks. The cabinet stands on tall bracket feet and includes original oak back-boards, with minor marks and wear visible across the surfaces. Measuring 91 cm high, 91 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, the chest offers compact proportions suitable for storage needs. In a contemporary home, this traditional British antique serves as a functional storage chest in a bedroom, hallway, or living space. The compact footprint and classic Georgian design allow the piece to integrate easily into both period and modern interiors while providing practical drawer space for clothes, linens, or daily items.

FAQs

George II furniture, dating from 1727 to 1760, is defined by symmetrical proportions, the introduction of dense imported timbers like mahogany and red walnut, and classic architectural elements such as bracket feet and moulded top edges.

Chests from this period were primarily constructed using walnut, red walnut, or mahogany veneers and solids, with secondary woods such as pine or oak used for drawer linings. Metalwork typically featured cast brass handles and escutcheon plates.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joinery of varying thickness, natural shrinkage gaps in timber boards, and original brass fittings that show uneven back casting and historical patination.

A Georgian chest works as a focal point when placed against neutral painted walls or contemporary wall coverings. Combining dark timber tones with modern table lamps, ceramic decorative objects, or abstract artwork creates balanced visual contrast.

Preserve the finish by applying a thin layer of natural beeswax twice yearly and buffing gently. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement, drying, and colour bleaching.
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