26th Aug, 2021 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art
A George III mahogany chest on chest. The upper section with dentil moulding and fitted two short over three long drawers above the base with a further three long drawers. On shaped bracket supports.111 cm overall width x 57 cm overall depth 186.5 cm high
Sold for £260
Condition Report
Some dentil blocks missing from the dentil moulding
Some of the drawers a locked open but no key is present
The dentil moulding has some teeth missing see images
the sides show some signs of shrinkage of age.
The drawer sides have been eased with a plane at some point but only gently done, not a heavy pass.
The piece has a good rich patina
See images for dentil detail and images of defects.
A George III mahogany chest on chest. The upper section with dentil moulding and fitted two short over three long drawers above the base with a further three long drawers. On shaped bracket supports.111 cm overall width x 57 cm overall depth 186.5 cm high
