Lot 112 , A George II mahogany chest on chest, W.100.5cm D.53.5cm H.175cm

A George II mahogany chest on chest, with dentil moulded cornice over two short and three long drawers within fluted canted corners, the base with three long drawers on later bracket feet, W.100.5cm D.53.5cm H.175cm
Estimate £400-600

Overall of good rich mid brown mahogany tone, some small teeth missing from the cornice, minor dents and scuffs throughout, the sides are made of stained pine and have verticial splits running down both sides, handles look to be original, locks look original but no key present, later bracket feet. top drawer of the lower section has been forced at some point showing repairs to the timbers above the escutcheon.


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Sold for £600