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David Harvey gives us a Masterclass on this magnificent Satinwood Chest of Drawers

[@mwallace2922]

Thanks for posting. Awesome. 🇦🇺

[@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd]

So glad you like this chest. It is even better in real life! David Harvey

[@jameshoerter8090]

So beautiful! I plan to make a reproduction of this gorgeous piece. You inspire me to do so. Thank you.

[@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd]

Good luck and I wish you every success in your endeavours. David Harvey

[@cooperwesley1536]

Exquisite. What I love about Georgian bow front chests is not just their "sublime" beauty, but how easily they work in any room or environment. I bought a small bow front in 1986 and it's now the only piece of furniture I own from that period of my life. I've used it in bedrooms, master baths, hallways, and living rooms... it works beautifully wherever I place it. I suspect I'll ask to be buried with it. 😊

[@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd]

All of which just goes to show - you can never have too many chests of drawers! David Harvey

[@anttickwitty]

Hi David - Thank you for another informative video in your series. I really enjoy them. I particularly enjoy the descriptions of the qualities of different woods. One thing I have never been able to understand is, from practical identification perspective, is the difference between Cuban and Honduran mahogany. I’d love to see a video on this. People in the trade often refer to the higher quality of Cuban mahogany but I’ve always found it difficult to differentiate pieces. Best wishes from Ireland.

[@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd]

So glad you enjoy the videos. We certainly have a lot of fun putting them all together. The best description of the differences between Jamaican, Cuban and Honduras Mahogany I have found is in the Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture by Ralph Edwardes where he goes into detail about the different properties. If you cannot get a copy of this let me know and I will try to scan and e-mail this page to you. Best wishes, David Harvey

[@anttickwitty]

@@WRHarveyAntiquesLtd Thank you, David. I actually have a copy but didn't realise it covered the topic. My night reading is sorted. Much appreciated!