Unique 18th Century George II ‘Dummy’ Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest
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Unique 18th Century George II ‘Dummy’ Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest
The unique 18th century George II mahogany architects bachelors chest, C. 1730-1740. England
The figured mahogany fold over ovolo-moulded top conceals the original tooled leather and rests on extending bearers to the ‘dummy’ fronted facade. The facade consists of a long drawer, a brushing slide, two short and two long graduating drawers above a moulded base, shaped apron and the original bracket feet.
Great lengths have been installed to ensure the facade passes as a fully functioning chest. Each ‘drawer’ is vennered in figured mahogany, cock-beaded and fitted with the original open fret gilt brass handles and escutcheons, divided by cross-grain drawers rails with ovolo or ‘caddy’ moulded stiles.
Each end is fitted with a single oak lined cock-beaded drawer above a raised and fielded cock-beaded cupboard, each concealing two shaped adjustable oak folio slides.
The chest is of the most wonderful colour with well-patinated and original surfaces throughout.
Condition
Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The chest is of the most wonderful colour with well-patinated and original surfaces throughout. The tooled leather and brass furniture appear to be original.
Dimensions
Height: 30.32 in. (77 cm)
Width: 33.47 in. (85 cm)
Depth: 14.57 in. (37 cm)
Provenance
Private stately collection, Dorset.
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When the most expensive timber of the 17th century met Thomas Pistor. There were, in fact, two cabinet-makers called Thomas Pistor, father and son, working for a period at the same time but at different premises. One or both are known to have made furniture of quality for Levens Hall.
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