20th Mar, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Spring Sale (Day Two)

 
  Lot 566
 

566

~ A George III Mahogany Chest, 2nd half 18th century, the moulded hinged lid with re-entrant...

~ A George III Mahogany Chest, 2nd half 18th century, the moulded hinged lid with re-entrant corners enclosing a vacant interior, the base with two deep drawers, the sides with solid backplate carrying handles to the sides, on bracket feet, 126cm by 64cm by 84cm

Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Good quality timber however the top with various old scratches (some deep) and watermarks. There is a section of timber replaced above lock just below lid. There is also a patch repair to the front-right hand corner above small drawer (see images). Bruising to the drawer fronts otherwise good. With key and working locks. Signs of fill/repair work around the base. Handles are original.

 


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Auction: Spring Sale (Day Two), 20th Mar, 2021

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