Georgian Mahogany Antique Chest on Chest

18th century

Sold by Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Description

Georgian Mahogany Antique Chest on Chest

Dating from the Georgian period, circa 1770, this delightfully proportioned chest on chest is constructed from mahogany. It has an unusual rope twist carved cornice with reeded frieze over graduating drawers. The drawers are positioned in a two over six configuration, all display cock beading, period brass swan neck handles and are oak lined. The drawers are flanked by canted corners with reeded detailing while the whole piece stands on ogee bracket shaped feet. The chest does have some old repairs, consistent with age and use, but these do not detract from the overall beauty of the piece. It has relatively small proportions and the mahogany has aged to a warm medium shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approx. dimensions are:

Height: 171cm / 67½"

Width: 123cm / 48½"

Depth: 59cm / 23"

Ref No: 04793

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Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA280140

Dealers Internal Reference

04793

Description

Georgian Mahogany Antique Chest on Chest

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Dating from the Georgian period, circa 1770, this delightfully proportioned chest on chest is constructed from mahogany.

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

It has an unusual rope twist carved cornice with reeded frieze over graduating drawers. The drawers are positioned in a two over six configuration, all display cock beading, period brass swan neck handles and are oak lined. The drawers are flanked by canted corners with reeded detailing while the whole piece stands on ogee bracket shaped feet. The chest does have some old repairs, consistent with age and use, but these do not detract from the overall beauty of the piece. It has relatively small proportions and the mahogany has aged to a warm medium shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.