Lot Essay
A related walnut bachelor's chest was sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 26 April 2007, lot 297 (£19,200).
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EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Details
A GEORGE I WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHEST
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular cross and feather-banded hinged top enclosing a conforming interior above four graduated drawers, on later bracket feet, the handles and feet replaced, restorations and replacements to feather-banding and interior veneers of the fold-over flap
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high; 31½ in. (80 cm.) wide; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) deep
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular cross and feather-banded hinged top enclosing a conforming interior above four graduated drawers, on later bracket feet, the handles and feet replaced, restorations and replacements to feather-banding and interior veneers of the fold-over flap
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high; 31½ in. (80 cm.) wide; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
Bought by the present owner from Malletts, 1986.
Special notice
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