Late C18th George III period mahogany office or estate cabinet with original gilded lettering.
The figured mahogany panelled two-door top-section enclosing an arrangement of drawers , adjustable shelves , divider compartments and pigeon-holes. The bank of drawers with original scripted gilt-lettering and fitted with lacquered brass inset handles. The doors polished on the inside, fitted with original gilt-brass hinges, brass and steel bolts , lock and key, with a central reeded brass strip .
The five long-drawer chest base section, painted with original gilt- letter indices . The drawer fronts fitted with turned mahogany knob-pulls . The mahogany-lined and cock-beaded edge drawers all fitted inside with sectional dividers , the whole raised on bracket feet. The flat top with a cross-banded edge and skirting-board overhang to rear .
Surmounted by an elegant stepped and moulded cornice .
In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.
A Georgian perio
...d cabinet of rare form and design, by repute having been removed from the offices of Lloyds Insurance Company, Cornhill , London. Acquired by the previous owners during the 1950’s .
H 95”
W 48”
D (base) 26”
England c.1800
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Internal Reference: ML 234
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA978432
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 288cm (113.4inches)Width is 120cm (47.2inches)Depth is 65cm (25.6inches)
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