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English 18th Century George II Style Apprentice Chest

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A lovely, English apprentice chest from the 18th century, c. 1780. This wonderful work is that of an apprentice that studied under a woodworker. In order to work for the woodworker, the apprentice would have to build a box, utilizing his best skills. The chest is oak and its hardware is brass. It has a unique crown-like trim around the top making this chest one-of-a-kind.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oak, Brass
Creation Date:	c. 1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George II
Dealer Reference #:	089-20
Incollect Reference #:	450183

Dimensions

W.	12.25 in;	H.	18.5 in;	D.	7.63 in;
W.	31.12 cm;	H.	46.99 cm;	D.	19.38 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982