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A George IV Mahogany Silver Chest
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A George IV Mahogany Silver Chest

18th century
Description

A George IV Mahogany Silver Chest, the lid with inset brass plaque inscribed ‘presented to John Patten Junr. By William G Colvill 1823’ also with remains of numerous wax seals and numbers as a part label inscribed ‘Miss D N Boyle Moorlands Farm (Me)rriot’ The sides with inset brass handles, the interior previously divided, the lock cut open.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Mahogany Silver Chest Box to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 05284441
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Engraved brass presentation plaque dated 1825: fixes the date.
Flush brass side handles: fits early nineteenth-century storage chest fittings.
Hand-cut slotted screws securing the plaque: fits early nineteenth-century brassware.
Historic red wax seals on the exterior: marks of period transit security.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA612063
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Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description
A George IV Mahogany Silver Chest, the lid with inset brass plaque inscribed ‘presented to John Patten Junr. By William G Colvill 1823’ also with remains of numerous wax seals and numbers as a part label inscribed ‘Miss D N Boyle Moorlands Farm (Me)rriot’ The sides with inset brass handles, the interior previously divided, the lock cut open.
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Mahogany Silver Chest Box to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 05284441
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Engraved brass presentation plaque dated 1825: fixes the date.
Flush brass side handles: fits early nineteenth-century storage chest fittings.
Hand-cut slotted screws securing the plaque: fits early nineteenth-century brassware.
Historic red wax seals on the exterior: marks of period transit security.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA612063
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark Davis Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular George IV mahogany silver chest featuring a hinged lid and brass escutcheon.

A George IV Mahogany Silver Chest

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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
Location
16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 93
Items Sold 55
Mark Davis Antiques
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A rectangular George IV mahogany silver chest featuring a hinged lid and brass escutcheon.
A George IV Mahogany Silver Chest
Ref: SA612063
A rectangular George IV mahogany silver chest featuring a hinged lid and brass escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass escutcheon, Brass cartouche, Hinged lid, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

A George IV mahogany silver chest in warm brown timber displays a rectangular form with a hinged lid. The visible hardware comprises an inset brass escutcheon, a brass cartouche on the lid, and remnants of wax seals, paper labels, and collection numbers attached to the exterior. This Georgian piece measures 30 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or living space, this box provides decorative storage for small personal items, letters, or collections. The compact proportions allow it to sit comfortably on surfaces throughout the home while adding historic character to an interior.

FAQs

A George IV mahogany silver chest is a specialised storage box constructed during the reign of King George IV (18201830), designed specifically to hold domestic silver items, flatware, or valuables.

These chests were typically crafted from solid or veneered mahogany, featuring brass keyhole escutcheons, brass cartouches, iron side handles, and interior linings made of baize or velvet to protect metalwork from tarnishing.

Authentic period chests display hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass hardware with natural oxidisation, natural shrinkage lines in the timber, and original lock mechanisms consistent with early 19th-century manufacturing.

An antique silver chest functions well as a decorative focal point placed on a sideboard top, console table, or office desk, serving as functional storage for small personal items or stationery.

Maintain mahogany boxes by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish annually; keep the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes to prevent wood movement.
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