Unique 18th Century George II ‘Dummy’ Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Sold
Request Information
Follow Us
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.
PREVIOUSLY SOLD
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710 £3,900Follow Us18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710 A rare and important Queen Anne - George I japanned chinoiserie...
Early William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with original leather
Early William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with original leather £4,800Follow UsEarly William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with original leather A William IV mahogany bergere armchair with curved bar 'paper...
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720 £4,400Follow UsPair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720 A superb pair of early 18th-century carved George I mahogany chairs, circa 1720. Each chair is of...
Pair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs
Pair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs £8,900Follow UsPair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs A simply superb pair of carved George III mahogany chairs, C.1770. Condition Good. Wear...
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725 £3,800Follow Us18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725 Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or...
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock £26,000Follow UsMagnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case,...
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710 £3,900Follow Us18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710 A rare and important Queen Anne - George I japanned chinoiserie...
Early William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with original leather
Early William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with original leather £4,800Follow UsEarly William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with original leather A William IV mahogany bergere armchair with curved bar 'paper...
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720 £4,400Follow UsPair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720 A superb pair of early 18th-century carved George I mahogany chairs, circa 1720. Each chair is of...
Pair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs
Pair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs £8,900Follow UsPair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs A simply superb pair of carved George III mahogany chairs, C.1770. Condition Good. Wear...
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725 £3,800Follow Us18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725 Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or...
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock £26,000Follow UsMagnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case,...