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18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand
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PRESENTING AN ‘ABOLUTELY STUNNING’ PIECE OF IRISH FURNITURE HISTORY, namely, an 18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on the most amazing and EXCEPTIONAL Carved Stand.
Made circa 1745, by an obviously ‘top quality’ Irish Georgian furniture maker.
This piece was made for someone VERY WEALTHY, a ‘Titled’ person!
It still has its original brass handles, escutcheon, hinges and lock. No key.
Unlike many ‘Blanket/Linen’ Chests of that period, this ‘Chest’, would have been used for storing silver and probably would have been located in the Lord’s living room.
It would have been displayed in a prominent place in his Manor House or Castle, as it ‘screams’ out to visitors: “Look at my enormous and high quality silver chest, I own a lot of silver and did I tell you, I’m VERY WEALTHY!”.
The Chest itself is of simple construction, solid Cuban flamed mahogany and it fits/sits onto a hand-carved stand, specifically/purpose built for it.
The purpose of the stand was two-fold:- (1) to give the chest, a much, much more decorative effect and (2) to elevate the chest from the stone floors that would be wet when mopped/cleaned.
The ‘carved stand’, is where all the ‘action’ begins with this piece!
It is an extremely finely hand-carved base with scrolling floral motifs, with elaborate fretwork carving, centering on a GORGEOUS and large scallop shell, flanked by a pair of spiral rosettes.
The Scallop Shell is the classic Irish Georgian furniture signature, of the mid 18th Century!
The legs are finely carved lions paw feet, with hairy knees.
THE BASE/STAND IS QUITE SIMPLY, STUNNING!
The piece has a GLORIOUS NATURALLY aged PATINA throughout, in the flamed mahogany.
The top is hinged and lifts to be held in place by a later wooden support/lever.
This piece is TRULY SPECIAL, HISTORICAL AND UNIQUE!
IT IS ONE OF THE FINEST PIECES OF IRISH GEORGIAN FURNITURE, WE HAVE EVER SEEN!
THE BASE CARVING, IS WITHOUT DOUBT, THE BEST EXAMPLE OF IRISH GEORGIAN CARVING, WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN 30 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY!
Dimensions: On the base, it is 52 inches wide, 35.75 inches tall (unopened), and 24.75 inches deep.
It is 56.5 inches tall, fully open
The base/stand is 14.75 inches tall.
The Interior of the Chest is 19 inches deep.
Provenance: Bought by us at a Well Known & Internationally Recognized Irish Auction House, in Ireland 25 years ago. It was part of the contents, of an old Irish Georgian Manor House Estate.
Condition: Overall in very good original condition. One or two, very minor blemishes, to the chest top, namely, some very minor cracks in the veneer from natural age, but not significant. No key.
- Dimensions:Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
- Style:George II (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1745
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Very good original condition. No Key.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978111680021
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