Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
• Period: George III
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Chippendale influence design
• 8 working drawers with key & locks
• Two over three drawers to top section
• Original brass handles & escutcheons
• Cock-beaded drawers
• Protruding dentil cornice
• Blind fret-work canopy
• Moulded frieze
• Reeded chamfered corners
• Hand dovetailed oak lined drawers
• Original bracket feet
• Stunning quality & colour
• Completely original
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Ideal for clothes storage
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. The bottom section consists of three drawers. The top chest boasts lovely reeded chamfered corners. The chest is completely original. There are 8 working cock-beaded drawers all featuring the original working locks & key. The chest also has its original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons, which is rare to see. It has the original pine backboards, original oak drawer linings and hand dovetailed drawer construction, original dentil cornice and blind fretwork panels above a moulded frieze. The chest also boasts stunning quality Chippendale influenced shaped. The whole of the chest stands on its original bracket feet. The top and bottom are completely original. This is an ideal item for the bedroom or landing for storing clothes.
The chest boasts a rich warm red and brown mahogany 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 excellent condition. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges. All eight drawers feature the original brass swan neck handles, escutcheons. The drawers retain their original working locks and there is a working key. This chest boasts its original polish, which ensures a fantastic depth of colour to the mahogany. The chest is solid in joint, does not wobble and is free of woodworm.
Dimensions:
External Height = 189.5cm or 74¾” or 6ft 2¾”
Width (Cornice) = 111.8 cm or 4” or 3ft 8”
Width (Top Section) = 100.6 cm or 39?” or 3ft 3?”
Width (Bottom Section) = 106.8 cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Width (Feet) = 110.3 cm or 43½” or 3ft 7½”
Depth (Cornice) Depth = 54.5 cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Depth (Top Section) Depth = 50 cm or 19?” or 1ft 7?”
Depth (Bottom Section) = 52 cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Depth (Feet) = 54.5 cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day 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 or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.
Ref: Chest on Chest 5
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 (Circa 1780)
