A George III serpentine-fronted brass-mounted mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760

The molded top above four graduated long drawers fitted with octagonal loop brass handles, the canted sides with fluted columns, on ogee bracket feet.

Overall fair restored condition; the top with slight bowing and with restored age crack to center with in-filling; the top with typical old marks, scratches, and bruises, but with nice figuring to the mahogany veneer; some restorations to molded edge of top; handles possibly replaced; drawer divider above second drawer with a patch above keyhole; side panels with minor age cracks; restorations to feet; front feet with scuffs and wear to finish, particularly at corners; overall with usual old marks, scratches, and bruises consistent with age and use
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