Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1760
• Period: Early George III
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• 8 working drawers
• Two over three design to top section
• Protruding dentil cornice
• Reeded moulded frieze
• Reeded chamfered corners
• Hand dovetailed oak lined drawers
• Original brass handles & escutcheons
• Original working locks (with key)
• Original bracket feet
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Ideal for clothes storage
• Free 14 day UK returns period
The chest consists of two halves. The top chest is smaller than the base chest, which consists of three drawers. Lovely medullary rays in the oak grain are prominent to the drawer fronts. The drawers feature the original brass swan neck handles and brass escutcheons, with the original working lever locks and keys. Furthermore, the drawers are oak lined and hand dovetailed. The top section of the chest boasts elegant reeded chamfered corners, which terminate at the base of the intersection between the two chests, where a further horizontal reeded moulding separate the two chests. The sides of the chests are also constructed from solid oak. The chest also features its original pine backboards and 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.
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 lever locks and there is a working key. The chest also stands on its original bracket feet. This chest boasts its original polish, which ensures a fantastic colour to the oak. The chest is solid in joint, does not wobble and is free of woodworm.
Dimensions:
External Height = 187.3cm or 73¾” or 6ft 1¾”
Width (Cornice) = 112.4cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
Width (Top Section) = 102cm or 40” or 3ft 4”
Width (Bottom Section) = 106.5cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Width (Feet) = 110.7cm or 43” or 3ft 7”
Depth (Cornice) = 58.8cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Depth (Top Section) Depth = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Depth (Bottom Section) = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Depth (Feet) = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £75. 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 full refund.
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 first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.
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.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
English Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers (Circa 1760)
