A George III mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers together with a George III mahogany tray top commode the chest of drawers circa 1800, the tray top commode circa 1770

the chest of drawers inlaid with stringing, the commode formerly with with a pull-out lower part

Top with veneer losses and damage to front left corner and a minor veneer restoration to the front right corner. Minor age crack to banding on left side of top running through to the moulded edge. Minor veneer loss above left corner of left top frieze drawer. Some veneer 'break-out' damage between frieze drawer. Minor damage and loss to cocked-beading to drawers. Handles replaced. Veneer damage /restoration above locks to bolt along drawers. Middle long drawer brass key hole insert missing. Minor loss to inlay above right bracket foot. Minor restoration to left side apron. Minor age cracks to rear right foot and loss to inlay above it. Some typical wear and scuffing to feet. Right side with small filled area of veneer damage. General typical old marks and scratches throughout. Attractive, smaller than average size. Good consistent colour.
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