Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
• Circa: 1780
• Period: George III
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Chippendale influence design
• 8 working drawers with key & locks
• Two over three drawers to top section
• Central brushing slide
• Original heavy brass ware
• Chippendale influenced key escutcheons
• Cock-beaded drawers
• Protruding dentil cornice
• Moulded frieze
• Hand dovetailed oak lined drawers
• Original bracket feet
• Stunning quality & colour
• Completely original
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Ideal for clothes storage
• Free 14 day UK Returns Policy
This is a stunning quality and completely original English George III Mahogany Chippendale influenced Chest on Chest, circa 1780. The front of the chest and sides are constructed from the best quality mahogany. The chest consists of two halves. The top chest is smaller than the base chest and consists of two over three drawers. In between each section there is a working brushing slide. The bottom section consists of three drawers. The chest is completely original. 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 and hand dovetailed drawer construction, original dentil cornice above a moulded frieze. The chest features very heavy original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons (a sign of good quality). The chest also boasts stunning quality Chippendale influenced shaped brass key escutcheons. The whole of the chest stands on bracket feet. The top and bottom are completely original. This is an ideal item for the bedroom to store clothes.
The chest boasts a rich dark brown colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
The chest is completely original and is in very good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All eight drawers feature the original brass swan neck handles, escutcheons and working lever locks. All drawers retain their cock beading. There is one original working key. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 185.7cm or 6ft 1¼”
Width = 117.5cm or 3ft 10”
Depth (cornice) = 58cm or 1ft 10¾”
Depth (body) = 53.5cm or 1ft 9”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds.
Ref. COC 4 / 6771
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
English George III Mahogany Chippendale Influenced Chest on Chest (C.1780)
