This is a very good quality English George III Mahogany Chippendale influenced Chest on Chest, circa 1780 – 1820.
Summary
• Circa 1780 – 1820
• Period George III
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Mahogany
• Chippendale influence design
• 8 working drawers with key & locks
• Solid fretwork brass handles
• Two over three drawers to top section
• Reeded columns
• Cock-beaded drawers
• Protruding dentil cornice
• Moulded dentil frieze
• Hand dovetailed oak lined drawers
• Original bracket feet
• Stunning quality & colour
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Ideal for clothes storage
• 14 day free UK returns policy
This is a very good quality English George III Mahogany Chippendale influenced Chest on Chest, circa 1780 – 1820. The front of the chest and sides are constructed from the best quality mahogany. The chest consists of two halves. The top section features lovely reeded columns to the front corners. The top chest is smaller than the base chest and consists of two over three drawers. The bottom section consists of three graduated drawers. There are 8 working cock-beaded drawers all features the original working locks and a key. It has the original backboards, original oak drawer linings, hand dovetailed drawer construction and the original moulded cornice above a dentil frieze. The chest features old replacement solid fretwork brass handles however the escutcheons are original. The chest stands on the original bracket feet. The top and bottom are completely original to each other. This is an ideal item for the bedroom to store clothes.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom and is very useful as there are so many storage drawers. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report
The chest is in excellent condition. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges and corners but nothing significant considering its age. The eight drawers feature old replacement solid fretwork brass handles however the escutcheons are original. There is a working key and lock for all the drawers. There has been some very old restoration to the left side of the chest near the centre point where the two chests join a long time ago (see photos). Free of worm-worm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
Height = 191.5cm or 6ft 3½”
Cornice Width = 108.3cm or 3ft 6¼”
Body Width = 100.5cm or 3ft 4”
Cornice Depth = 51.7cm or 1ft 8¼”
Body Depth = 48.5cm or 1ft 7”
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