Sale 6805
London
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18 September 2003
Price realised
GBP 3,346
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST Possibly Scottish, third quarter 18th century The rectangular moulded top above two short and three long graduated ash-lined drawers, on shaped bracket feet, the handles apparently original, the underside inscribed 'Bottom' 38 in. (98.5 cm.) high; 37½ in. (95 cm.) wide; 22½ in. (57 cm.) deep
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The use of ash in the construction may suggest a Scottish origin, in common with many other pieces of Scottish manufacture.
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