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  • Description
    GEORGE I WALNUT & WALNUT VENEERED BACHELOR'S CHEST, England, c1715-20

    The rectangular hinged fold-over top with book-matched veneers surrounded by a row of featherbanding within crossbanding, baize-lined, and opening forward over square lopers, above two short over three long feather-banded and cock-beaded drawers each having apparently original brass drop handles on petal mounts with cotter pin attachments, the sides with further vertical crossbanding; the whole supported on original bracket feet; with working key.

    Note Regarding Dating and Construction:
    Cockbeading was introduced into British cabinetmaking about 1715-20. Also, square lopers usually indicate a date prior to 1720.
  • More Information
    Origin: England
    Period: 18th Century
    Materials: Walnut, Brass
    Condition: Excellent. Excellent, with wear, nicks and scratches appropriate to age and usage; the lock escutcheons replaced; small veneer repair to the top right hand drawer; the baize also appropriately replaced.
    Creation Date: ca. 1715-1720
    Styles / Movements: Traditional, George I
    Dealer Reference #: #7215
    Incollect Reference #: 250221
  • Dimensions
    W. 34.5 in; H. 32.5 in; D. 15.75 in;
    W. 87.63 cm; H. 82.55 cm; D. 40.01 cm;
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