Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Name: Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1010030
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Hansord Antiques

Description

A fine 18th century mahogany gentleman's dressing chest.

The top drawer with a baized slide opening to reveal a fitted interior with a mirror and two hidden drawers at the back.

The original brass handles on the drawer fronts retain some of the gilt lacquer and the drawer linings and dovetail joints are of the best quality. The canted corners with finely carved acanthus corbels leading down to bracket feet with cut out design.

This fabulous chest has some features found in furniture from Chippendales workshops, the handles are listed as The Finest, the red wash to the underneath, and the blocks to build up the feet. The interior of the fitted top drawer with the easel mirror and the small axe head handle to the secret drawers are all similar to the designs used by Chippendale.

The National trust has an online exhibition called Chippendale Revealed where the furniture from Nostell Priory is illustrated showing the close relationship between the construction and use of the handles etc to our example.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

Hansord Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1010030

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00001279

Dealers Notes

Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description

A fine 18th century mahogany gentleman's dressing chest.

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The top drawer with a baized slide opening to reveal a fitted interior with a mirror and two hidden drawers at the back.

Hansord Antiques

The original brass handles on the drawer fronts retain some of the gilt lacquer and the drawer linings and dovetail joints are of the best quality. The canted corners with finely carved acanthus corbels leading down to bracket feet with cut out design.

fig 1. CHIPPENDALE PERIOD MAHOGANY GENTLEMAN'S DRESSING CHEST — fig 1. Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

This fabulous chest has some features found in furniture from Chippendales workshops, the handles are listed as The Finest, the red wash to the underneath, and the blocks to build up the feet. The interior of the fitted top drawer with the easel mirror and the small axe head handle to the secret drawers are all similar to the designs used by Chippendale.

fig 2. CHIPPENDALE PERIOD MAHOGANY GENTLEMAN'S DRESSING CHEST — fig 2. Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

The National trust has an online exhibition called Chippendale Revealed where the furniture from Nostell Priory is illustrated showing the close relationship between the construction and use of the handles etc to our example.