Late 19th century padouk Military chest of drawers of fine, faded patina

A late 19th century (circa 1900) padouk Military or Campaign chest of drawers of fine, faded patina.

LVS1520

£1675.00 GBP

This Military chest of drawers consists of a nicely figured padouk top with carved gadrooned edge.

The chest splits into two sections to make transportation easier, the top section consisting of two short over one long drawer, the lower section of two long drawers all with brass recessed military handles and unusual double cockbeaded mouldings.

This leads down to a gadrooned edge below supported by four turned, tapered and reeded feet, the sides of solid figured padouk.

The chest has a paper label ‘Maple’s Depository’ stamped JH Edwards - this label refers to the renowned furniture company ‘Maple & Co’, one of the largest and most successful British furniture retailers and cabinet makers, founded by John Maple in 1841 on Tottenham Court Road, London supplying Royalty, palaces and luxury liners, later opening furniture showrooms worldwide until closing in 1997, ‘Maple’s Depository’  was their storage facility.

This Military chest of drawers is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 47.5'' / 120.75cm

Width: 44'' / 111.75cm

Depth: 19'' / 48.25cm