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George III Mahogany 'Bonnet' Chest

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Rare circa 1770 English George III period mahogany 'bonnet' or 'hat' chest having upper pull-out baize-lined brushing slide above two deep drawers, the top with divided compartment, on bracket foot base.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, oak, brass, wool baize
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Originally fitted with two-bore bail pulls; "updated" in the Regency period with the current brass ring pulls; possibly original baize with wear and staining.
Creation Date:	circa 1770
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, Chippendale, George III
Incollect Reference #:	474145

Dimensions

W.	33 in;	H.	32.13 in;	D.	20.5 in;
W.	83.82 cm;	H.	81.61 cm;	D.	52.07 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.