Antique chests of drawers are numerous, but good original examples, like this well-proportioned 18th-century mahogany chest, are becoming scarcer. This is because they are used daily, and as such, can suffer from the rigors of time and atmospheric change. Shrinkage to their sides causing vertical cracks, is common, as is wear and tear to the chest''s interior and feet. Also, the original elegant design can be lost, through changes in fashion - for example, handles are often replaced leaving unsightly witness marks. So, finding this lovely 250-year-old chest of drawers, that has its full set of original swan neck handles; a full set of period steel locks, and that stands, at the right height, on its original elegant bracket feet is rather remarkable. Even more so, when you take into consideration, that there are no cracks in the carcass and, as you can see from the images, it has retained a very pleasing surface colour. The last photograph is of the right-hand side of the top of the chest. It shows the silhouette of several coins, which must have been left on the surface for a considerable time by its last owner. Disguising these would spoil the surface colour, and in our opinion, they add interest and are all part of its history. We have sensitively enhanced this rare survivor, and it''s now ready to be used and enjoyed.Whenever possible Culvertons undertake the carriage of items within London and the home counties. Professional, competitive and trusted couriers and shipping companies are engaged for deliveries for the remainder of our customers. Smaller items, when instructed, will be carefully parcelled and securely sent by the carrier. We strive to accurately describe and illustrate our stock on the 'Selling Antiques' website. However, we understand that it is not always possible to judge from photographs how an item will look in the home or garden. For this reason, if notified within seven days from the date of delivery we offer a full refund (less any ...