Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
The inner lock is missing but a wooden bracket has been added many years ago and the hasp slots into this firmly.
The lid is original and unusual - a single plank of cleated oak which is heavy, level and flat and opens and closes smoothly.
The whole chest is pegged jointed with original timbers throughout including the drawer linings and bottom boards.
Dated 1753 and with carved initials F. B
A very handsome, heavy and large chest in good condition with no significant damage or marks. There is a small loss to the top edge of one drawer and there has been some woodworm activity many years ago in the bottom boards and stile feet but not a huge amount and this is long since dead and not significant.
Dimensions are:
55 inches wide, 21.25 inches deep and 29.5 inches high.
For metric please multiply by 2.5
Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years
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George III Oak Mule Chest Initialled and Dated 1753
