A George II oak chest 18th century

the top with hinged flap opening to a well, the case fitted with three dummy drawers above a pair of drawers and a set of three drawers, raised on bracket feet.

Overall good restored condition; the top with patches and replacements to the crossbandings and with some inpainting and staining; rubbing and wear to the edges; front edge of molding to top with three large losses and with nicks; the wood support holding the hinged top open later; some patches, replacements and cracks and nicks to crossbandings of drawer fronts; drawer bottoms restored with some replacements and shims; bracket feet later with losses to the back legs to the undersides; front left corner of apron with a crack and loss; small chips and losses to the front right corner of apron and to right side; bottom left side panel with a replaced vertical molding; age cracks to lower parts of quarter-pilasters; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises; hardware replaced.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.