George III mahogany chest on chest

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest with Blind Fret Cornice, Original Brass Handles & Ogee Bracket Feet

A superb George III mahogany chest on chest, dating from the late 18th century and of particularly desirable small proportions, making it an exceptionally versatile piece for both period and contemporary interiors.

Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany, the chest displays a rich, warm colour and excellent original patina developed over more than two centuries. The upper section is surmounted by a finely carved blind fret cornice, a feature associated with high-quality Georgian cabinet making, adding both elegance and architectural interest.

The chest retains its original brass swan-neck handles and matching escutcheons, an increasingly uncommon and highly desirable feature that enhances its authenticity. The well-proportioned arrangement of graduated drawers provides generous storage, while the whole stands on elegant ogee bracket feet, completing its balanced and refined appearance.

With its outstanding craftsmanship, excellent colour and practical size, this fine George III chest on chest is equally suited to a bedroom, drawing room or entrance hall and represents a timeless example of English Georgian furniture.

Key Features

• Fine late 18th-century George III mahogany chest on chest
• Desirable compact proportions
• Beautifully carved blind fret cornice
• Richly figured mahogany with exceptional colour and patina
• Original brass swan-neck handles throughout
• Original brass escutcheons
• Eight graduated drawers offering excellent storage
• Elegant ogee bracket feet
• Superb quality English Georgian craftsmanship
• A versatile piece for both traditional and modern interiors

Dimensions

• Width: 110 cm (43 in)
• Depth: 58 cm (22½ in)
• Height: 185.5 cm (73 in)

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This George III Mahogany Chest on Chest is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

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This George III Mahogany Chest on Chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

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