A George III mahogany chest of drawers circa 1770

with two short drawers above three long drawers, on ogee bracket feet

This chest of drawers is very attractively figured. There are ink stains and old splits notable to the top surface. There are old splits to the sides. There is one lock missing from a long drawer. There is old worm damage to the reverse of these. There are repairs to the ogee bracket feet. This piece is generally in good repolished and restored condition. To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising on 0207 293 5507 or David MacDonald on 0207 293 5107
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