A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CHEST, LATE 18TH CENTURY

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CHEST LATE 18TH CENTURY The crossbanded eared top with chequer line inlay, above four graduated drawers flanked by fluted angle uprights, on ogee bracket feet 95cm high, 118cm wide, 58cm deep Condition Report: Generally good, structurally secure with wear and tear consistent with age and use. There are dents marks and scratches and shrinkage cracks throughout including quite extensive dents and bruises to the plinth and feet. The crossbanding with some old bruising and shrinkage cracks but no apparent loss or replacement. There are old shrinkage cracks to both sides. The drawer handles possibly original. Repairs to the feet, the blocking behind the feet replaced, both rear feet probably replaced. There are traces of red wash to the carcase timbers and short grain drawer kickers, both features associated with high quality makers including Thomas Chippendale, the plinth moulding is concave, another feature sometimes associated with high quality makers. Condition Report Disclaimer, A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CHEST, A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CHEST LATE 18TH CENTURY The crossbanded eared top with chequer line inlay, above four graduated drawers flanked by fluted angle uprights, on ogee bracket feet 95cm high, 118cm wide, 58cm deep, Condition Report:, Generally good, structurally secure with wear and tear consistent with age and use. There are dents marks and scratches and shrinkage cracks throughout including quite extensive dents and bruises to the plinth and feet. The crossbanding with some old bruising and shrinkage cracks but no apparent loss or replacement. There are old shrinkage cracks to both sides. The drawer handles possibly original. Repairs to the feet, the blocking behind the feet replaced, both rear feet probably replaced. There are traces of red wash to the carcase timbers and short grain drawer kickers, both features associated with high quality makers including Thomas Chippendale, the plinth moulding is concave, another feature sometimes associated with high quality makers. Condition Report Disclaimer

Estimate:£2,500

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