C18th George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Scale and Proportions.

C18th George III Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers of small scale and proportions.

Fitted with 2 short over 3 long ‘cock-beaded’ and oak-lined graduated drawers , all retaining their original sophisticated cast brass rococo design handles, with brass escutcheons and steel locks (no key) . The whole raised on original shaped bracket feet , rectangular top with a moulded edge.

The underside having laminated blocks behind the mahogany bracket feet and a red-wash finish , in the manner of the Chippendale workshops. The verso fitted with original red-washed back-boards.

In excellent original condition having achieved a rich colour and patina to the original polished surface. The top with minor historic marks commensurate with age, use and purpose.

A smart Georgian mahogany chest-of-drawers of desirable compact scale and proportions.

Has an interesting receipt with it from Gordon & Mellor of Toxteth , Liverpool dated 16th July 1889 to a Mr Roberts for a “Mahogany Chest of Drawers £4.0.0 “

H 32”

W 36”

D 19”

England c.1760

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