Object Description
Here is a fine quality English Georgian style burr walnut inlaid chest of drawers, with a folding top to convert into a writing desk, with small proportions, constructed during the Edwardian period, circa 1910 – 1920, in good original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Small chest of drawers
• Circa: 1910 – 1920
• Constructed in the late Edwardian period
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Burr Walnut
• Small proportions
• Fold-over hinged top
• Twin pull out slides to support top
• Converts into a small writing table
• Newly lined green baize interior
• Dovetailed drawer construction
• Four graduated oak lined drawers
• Georgian style swan neck handles
• Working lock and & key
• Brass escutcheons
• Cross-banded sides
• Georgian style bracket feet
• Lovely patination & original colour
• Excellent quality & condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns period
Description:
Here is a fine quality English Georgian style burr walnut inlaid chest of drawers, with a folding top to convert into a writing desk, with small proportions, constructed during the late Edwardian period, circa 1910 – 1920, in good original condition. The hinged top is decorated with stunning burr walnut veneers, encased within a fine satinwood inlaid herringbone and cross-banded perimeter. The top folds over, with the support of the twin pull-out stops below, to convert into a small writing desk. The interior of the desk has been newly lined with traditional top-quality cotton green baize. Therefore, the baize is in excellent clean condition.
The chest incorporates four cushion-fronted graduating drawers, decorated with further satinwood herringbone inlay and Georgian style brass swan neck handles and open back plates. The drawers are constructed of solid oak and the drawer linings are dovetailed. The drawers retain the original working lever locks, with a working key. The drawers are in good working order; they are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The chest is decorated with reeded canted corners and boast decorative cross-banding to the sides. The chest stands on traditional Georgian style bracket feet.
The chest features a rich burr walnut colour, with a wonderful grain configuration to the front and sides. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This chest of drawers would certainly grace any home. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 73.4cm or 28⅞” or 2ft 4⅞”
External Width = 61.6cm or 24¼” or 2ft 0¼”
External Depth = 37.3cm or 14⅝” or 1ft 2⅝”
Desk Writing Height = 70.8cm or 27⅞” or 2ft 3⅞”
Desk Writing Width = 61.6cm or 24¼” or 2ft 0¼”
Desk Writing Depth = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
Desk Knee Height = 67.8cm or 26⅝” or 2ft 2⅝”
Price:
The price for this item is £1,095 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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