M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
GEORGE I WALNUT & WALNUT VENEERED BACHELORS CHEST
England, c1715-20

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The rectangular hinged fold-over top with book-matched veneers
surrounded by a row of featherbanding within crossbanding,
baize-lined, and opening forward over square lopers,
above two short over three long feather-banded and cock-beaded drawers
each having apparently original brass drop handles on petal mounts with cotter pin attachments,
the sides with further vertical crossbanding;
the whole supported on original bracket feet; with working key
Condition : Excellent, with wear, nicks and scratches appropriate to age and usage;
the lock escutcheons replaced; small veneer repair to the top right hand drawer;
the baize also appropriately replaced
Note Regarding Dating and Construction:
Cockbeading was introduced into British cabinetmaking about 1715-20.
Also square lopers usually indicate a date prior to 1720.
32.5" High x 34.5" Wide x 15.75" Deep (Closed)
RESERVED
#7215
Please Inquire

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Drawers : Showing brass drop handles on petal mounts with cotter pin attachments


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