Lot 354
  • 354

A George II mahogany estate cabinet circa 1755, probably Irish

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • MAHOGANY
  • 206.5cm. high, 118cm. wide, 50.5cm. deep; 6ft. 9½in., 3ft. 10½in., 1ft. 8in.
in three sections, the top section with a shelf, the flap to the central section enclosing eighteen drawers arranged arnound a central cupboard with folio divisions, above two drawers and a cupboard with a shelf, each section with brass handles to the sides 

Literature

A related example is illustrated in  James Peill, Irish Furniture, 2007, pl.189, p.251.

Condition

Generally in very good condition. Some old marks and scratches consistent with age. Some minor patching are repairs to rear edges on both sides. Re-finished.
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