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18th Century Mahogany Dressing Chest With Fitted Drawer

£6,500    $8,806    €7,658
A fine and rare 18th Century Mahogany Dressing Chest of small proportions, of exceptional quality in superb original condition. The solid mahogany top joined to the ends with a sliding dovetail and then veneered in highly figured Mahogany matching that of the drawer fronts also veneered on a mahogany groundwork. The shaped ogee bracket feet, handles and brass locks are all original, there is a key that works them all. The top drawer is fitted with an arrangement of small compartments, and detachable finely made boxes. To the centre there is a mirror retaining the original glass plate, fitted with a ratchet. The drawer linings made in Oak are in good clean condition. The chest is a wonderful rich warm colour, it really glows.
 
Holmes Antiques was established in 1932
 
We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.
 
We specialise in early English furniture
 
With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.
 
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