Lot 185 , An early 18th century style crossbanded walnut bachelors chest, W.2ft 4in. D.1ft 2in. H.2ft 4.5in.

An early 18th century style crossbanded walnut bachelors chest, with burr wood inset folding top, two short and two long drawers, on bracket feet, W.2ft 4in. D.1ft 2in. H.2ft 4.5in.
Estimate £700-900

Overall of a faded mid to light walnut tone which is a little more bleached on the top, the top flap is warped out of shape and shows small dents, scratches and minor cracking commensurate with age, inside the folding top the veneers have lifted a little and have a number of fine cracks running throughout, back boards are vertical pine, lopes have small bronze knob handles, drawers have fairly thick oak lining, original locks, probably later handles and a working key, some lifting of the moulding between the drawers, middle drawer has the escutcheon out of place, drawer linings to the base of the drawers are separating, bracket feet with minor dents and chips commensurate with use, looks to be an old probably 19th century reproduction.


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