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THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MISS JULIA LOWENTHAL SOLD ON BEHALF OF THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION

A GEORGE III SOLID ELM CHEST

CIRCA 1800

Details

A GEORGE III SOLID ELM CHEST
CIRCA 1800
The rounded rectangular crossbanded top with reeded edge above three crossbanded graduated drawers between fluted quadrant angles, on gently splayed feet, the back left foot replaced, the handles apparently original
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 29½ in. (75 cm.) wide; 17¾ in. (45 cm.) deep

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The chest's columnar corners, a popular 'Roman' feature of mid-18th century clock cases, also appears in patterns published in Thomas Sheraton's Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book, 1791-3, and in contemporary work by Gillows of London and Lancaster.

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