Lot Essay
A blanket chest of this form from the collection of Percival C. Griffiths is illustrated in R. Edwards, ed., The Dictionary of English Furniture, rev.edn., vol.II, p.26, fig.51.
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MID-18TH CENTURY
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AN IRISH GEORGE II MAHOGANY BLANKET CHEST-ON-STAND
Mid-18th century
The hinged rectangular lid over a conforming case, flanked by brass lifting handles above a waved apron and shell-headed cabriole legs with lion-paw feet, lacking central shell ornament to apron
34½in. (87.5cm.) high, 41in. (104cm.) wide, 22in. (56cm.) deep
Mid-18th century
The hinged rectangular lid over a conforming case, flanked by brass lifting handles above a waved apron and shell-headed cabriole legs with lion-paw feet, lacking central shell ornament to apron
34½in. (87.5cm.) high, 41in. (104cm.) wide, 22in. (56cm.) deep