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George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

About the Item

A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780. With four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide. Retaining its original brass swan-neck handles, locks and key escutcheons. This very useful Georgian bachelor (or bachelor's) chest was designed with a pull-out slide for ironing and folding clothes. Raised on its original bracket feet. In very good condition throughout. A practical, ready-to-use, antique chest of drawers. Nb. This has the unusual feature of a caddy top. Measures: W: 36’’ (91.5cm) D: 19’’ (49cm) H: 32.5’’ (83cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition and ready-to-use. In almost wholly original condition throughout. No restoration apparent.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BHA 10171stDibs: LU4081127208752
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