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Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

$3,166.63per set
£2,300per set
€2,709.05per set
CA$4,338.13per set
A$4,813.52per set
CHF 2,521.43per set
MX$59,026.67per set
NOK 32,071.66per set
SEK 30,274.28per set
DKK 20,203.12per set
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About the Item

A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade label for ‘David Souttar of Aberdeen’. Each with a moulded top above five finely dovetailed drawers with original ornate brass handles and escutcheons and fitted with working ‘secure lever’ locks, standing on a plinth base with shaped front. In good condition with good color and grain, with minor marks consistent with age, the drawers open and close smoothly, one chest has a very small chip and watermark which we will take out/disguise, the other is slightly lighter from the sun. These could also be useful for filing purposes. The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately Width 19 ¼in (49 cm) Depth 16 ?in (41.5 cm) Height 45in (114 cm) Internal sizes of the drawers: 15 ¼ in wide x 14 ?in deep (38.7 cm x 36 cm) Heights graduated from 5 ¼in to 7 ¼in high (13.5 cm to 18 cm) Note: David Souttar, Cabinetmaker & Upholsterer, is recorded in the 1899-1900 Aberdeen Post Office Directory at 183 Rosemount Place and 28 Watson Street, Aberdeen.
  • Creator:
    David Souttar (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.89 in (114 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Minor marks consistent with age, one chest has a very small chip and watermark which we will take out/disguise, the other is slightly lighter from the sun.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 05491stDibs: LU2763313548882

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