A GEORGE III BURR-WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHEST

Details

A GEORGE III BURR-WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHEST
Cross and feather-banded overall, the rounded rectangular moulded hinged top enclosing a plain mahogany-veneered surface, above a hinged fitted well, the simulated frieze drawer above a plain mahogany- veneered brushing-slide and above three long graduated drawers with carrying-handles to each side, on bracket feet, minor restorations to veneer, the handles replaced
33¾ in. (85.5 cm.) wide; 32 in. (81.5 cm.) high; 16½ in. (42 cm.) deep

Provenance

Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 20 November 1986, lot 70.

Lot Essay

This bachelor's chest has a fitted well to the underside of the hinged top, similar to the 'Queen Anne bachelor's chest' sold by Mrs. E.R. Stewart, July 16, 1953, lot 52. Another unusual feature of this chest is the brushing-slide in addition to the hinged-top.

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