A George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1790.

Name: A George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1790.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA739226
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Description

A SLIM AND HIGHLY VERSATILE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1790 FROM THE WORKSHOP REPOSITORY OF GEORGE REDWOODS, 12 MOTCOMB ST. S.W. THIS ADDRESS IS NO LONGER EXTANT THANKS TO THE ENDEAVOURS OF THE LUFTWAFFE BUT No 12 WAS AND STILL WOULD BE THESE DAYS, PART OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS AREA OF BELGRAVIA. SEVERAL DRAWERS ARE STAMPED WITH REDWOODS MARK.

THIS BEAUTIFUL LITTLE CABINET COULD BE USED FOR MANY PURPOSES, IT IS MADE WITH LUSTROUS AND WELL FIGURED HONDURAS MAHOGANY AND HAS THE ORIGINAL FITTED BRASS FLIP UP CARRYING HANDLE TO THE TOP, MORE FAMILIAR IN PERIOD GUN CASES OF THE TIME. THIS CABINET MAY WELL HAVE BEEN USED AS AN ACCESSORY CASE FOR A GUN OWNER OF THE DAY OR SUPPLIED BY A GUNSMITH FOR THAT PURPOSE.

SIX WELL MADE DRAWERS BEHIND TWO PANELLED DOORS WITH SHOOT BOLTS, LOCK AND KEY AND ORIGINAL HINGES.

HEIGHT. 16.75 INCHES.

WIDTH. 18.75 INCHES.

FRONT TO BACK. 7.25 INCHES.

A BEAUTIFUL PERIOD PIECE.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

18.5cm (7.28")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA739226

Dealers Internal Reference

GTH.GM/PPY

Dealers Notes

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Description

A SLIM AND HIGHLY VERSATILE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET CIRCA 1790 FROM THE WORKSHOP REPOSITORY OF GEORGE REDWOODS, 12 MOTCOMB ST. S.W.

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THIS ADDRESS IS NO LONGER EXTANT THANKS TO THE ENDEAVOURS OF THE LUFTWAFFE BUT No 12 WAS AND STILL WOULD BE THESE DAYS, PART OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS AREA OF BELGRAVIA.

Atropos Antiques

SEVERAL DRAWERS ARE STAMPED WITH REDWOODS MARK.

fig 1. A GEORGE III MAHOGANY COLLECTORS CABINET. CIRCA 1790. — fig 1. A George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet. Circa 1790.

THIS BEAUTIFUL LITTLE CABINET COULD BE USED FOR MANY PURPOSES, IT IS MADE WITH LUSTROUS AND WELL FIGURED HONDURAS MAHOGANY AND HAS THE ORIGINAL FITTED BRASS FLIP UP CARRYING HANDLE TO THE TOP, MORE FAMILIAR IN PERIOD GUN CASES OF THE TIME. THIS CABINET MAY WELL HAVE BEEN USED AS AN ACCESSORY CASE FOR A GUN OWNER OF THE DAY OR SUPPLIED BY A GUNSMITH FOR THAT PURPOSE.