George III mahogany compact chest with slide

Stock Code: 2034 - SOLD

Description: A good English George III mahogany compact chest with brushing slide, of good colour & patina. The rectangular over-sailing top with applied moulded edge. Below a brushing slide with brass axe head pull handles over an arrangement of four long graduated cock-beaded, oak lined drawers with gilt brass swan neck handles with circular back plates and keyhole escutcheons. There is a further moulding to the base with scroll shaped bracket feet. A super little chest of excellent compact size being only 31" wide.

Condition: Excellent. Minor restorations, waxing. Brassware apparently original.

Country of Origin: England

Origin/Age: English, George III, circa 1770

Provenance: Private collection East Anglia, UK.

Dimensions: Height 32.50 inches (82.55cm) Width 31.00 inches (78.74cm) Depth 18.50 inches (46.99cm)

Price: £5,900