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This is a superb quality English George III Oak & Elm Chest on Chest, circa 1770.
Summary
• Circa 1770
• Period George III
• Origination England, UK
• Wood type Oak
• 8 working drawers
• Ideal for clothes storage
• Protruding dentil cornice
• Reeded frieze
• Working key and locks
• Two over three drawers to top section
• Original brass swan neck handles
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Pine drawer linings
• Original bracket feet
• Very good quality
• Completely original
• Rich colour
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
This is a superb quality English George III Oak & Elm Chest on Chest, circa 1770. The front of the chest is oak whereas the sides are figured elm. The chest consists of two halves. The top chest is smaller than the base chest and consists of two over three drawers. The bottom section consists of three drawers. The chest is completely original. There are 8 working drawers. It has the original backboards, original pine drawer linings and hand dovetailed drawer construction, original dentil cornice above a reeded frieze, original brass swan neck handles and the original bracket feet. The top and bottom are completely original. The chest boasts a working key to the two top drawers. This is ideal item for the bedroom to store clothes.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hall way, 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 completely original and is in excellent condition. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges. The two top drawers feature the original working locks and key the rest are faux locks. The brass handles and escutcheons are original. Free of active worm-worm, solid in joint and ready to use. Please remember that this item is over 200 years old so there will always be some minor wear.
Dimensions:
Height 183.3cm or 6’ 0”
Width 92cm or 3’ 0”
Depth 62.5cm or 2’ 0½”
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