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A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740

$19,153.77
£14,000
€16,471.29
CA$26,304.83
A$29,440.31
CHF 15,372.44
MX$359,173.47
NOK 195,132.90
SEK 185,169.10
DKK 122,999.79
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A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England. In two parts divided by a cross grain moulding the reeded upper section consists of a complex cross-grain cornice over three short and three long graduating cockbeaded, crossbanded and feather-banded oak lined drawers. The lower section is raised on the original bracket feet and consists of three oak lined long graduating, cockbeaded, crossbanded and feather-banded oak lined drawers. The sides are veneered in book-matched figured walnut. This is an accomplished and original example from the period with fantastic colour and patination.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70.48 in (179 cm)Width: 42.52 in (108 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1740
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fabulous depth of colour and patination. All hardware, locks and bracket feet appear to be original.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4936235586642

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