Lot Essay
Dick Turpin believed these chests to be Scottish.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY CHESTS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each with rounded rectangular top above four graduated drawers, on turned tapering feet, one top drawer fitted with divisions and a later mirror, the handles replaced, one chest with Pope and Sons, Hammersmith depository label printed 'Mrs Eyre', the other chest with chalk inscription on the reverse 'do not stand on legs...', the tips of the feet later
35 in. (89 cm.) high; 30½ in. (77 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep (2)
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each with rounded rectangular top above four graduated drawers, on turned tapering feet, one top drawer fitted with divisions and a later mirror, the handles replaced, one chest with Pope and Sons, Hammersmith depository label printed 'Mrs Eyre', the other chest with chalk inscription on the reverse 'do not stand on legs...', the tips of the feet later
35 in. (89 cm.) high; 30½ in. (77 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep (2)
Provenance
Mrs. Eyre.
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.