A GEORGE II WALNUT AND CHECQUER-STRUNG KNEEHOLE DRESSING CHEST

CIRCA 1740

Details

A GEORGE II WALNUT AND CHECQUER-STRUNG KNEEHOLE DRESSING CHEST
CIRCA 1740
The hinged top enclosing a fully fitted interior with mirror over a false drawer and kneehole cupboard with drawers, flanked by two banks of three drawers, the side with a hinged writing drawer, on bracket feet, the underside of the base with ink inscription F... BRIGGS.....SHEFFIELD
31 in. (79 cm.) high, 34 in. (86.5 cm.) wide, 20½ in. (52 cm.) deep

Provenance

Acquired from Malcolm Franklin, Chicago.

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

The base bears an inscription 'F. Briggs...Sheffield' which appears to be that of the maker. While no Briggs has been identified working in Sheffield, a number of cabinet-makers of this name are recorded by the 19th century.

More from 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe Including Oriental Carpets

View All