Lot 124
  • 124

A George III mahogany shallow chest of drawers circa 1770

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • 79cm. high, 75.5cm. wide, 31cm. deep; 2ft 7in., 2ft 5¾ in., 1ft¼ in.
with four long graduated drawers

Condition

Good overall condition. Handles appear to be original but may have had more than one replacement back plate. Some nuts to the inside fronts of the drawers have been renewed. Second drawer down has some minor piercings to the floor. Excellent colour and patina. Very unusual and useful shallow proportions
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