Lot 286 , A George II red walnut bachelors chest, W.2ft 9in. D.1ft 1in. H.2ft 5in.

A George II red walnut bachelor's chest, with folding top resting on lopers over four graduated long drawers, fitted original brass ring handles, on bracket feet, W.2ft 9in. D.1ft 1in. H.2ft 5in.
Estimate £1,800-2,200

An even mid brown mahogany colour, signs of old wear and tear to the top commensurate with age along with one ring mark to the left side and a dull patch to the right, lifting the flap the interior looks to have been stripped and repolished at some point, again old surface wear and tear marks showing, handles and escutcheons all original, locks all look original but no key present, some more prominent and old wear marks to the base drawers, essentially a handsome piece of furniture in good condition.


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Sold for £1,800