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Rare George III Walnut and Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor’s Chest

$7,645.44
£5,500
€6,496.03
CA$10,417.56
A$11,733.69
CHF 6,076.46
MX$142,501.01
NOK 77,185.05
SEK 73,216.53
DKK 48,469.32
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An English George III-period walnut and mahogany caddy-top bachelor’s chest. Mid-eighteenth century, ca 1760. This is a superb quality bachelor chest with slide, in a rare combination of well-figured walnut and mahogany of deep, rich colour. Containing four graduated cockbeaded working drawers, unusually faced with veneers, rather than in the usual solid. Of fine colour, patina and excellent proportions. Raised on the original bracket feet and retaining its original brass swan-neck handles. In excellent condition throughout. Sophisticated, very useful and smart. A chic antique. W 36” (95 cm) D 19” (48 cm) H 32 3/4’’ (83 cm). Literature: A. Hepplewhite and Co. 'The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Guide 1788', plate 75 ''Dressing Drawers with a slide'' (First published London, Oct. Ist 1787, I & J. Taylor, No. 56 High Holborn. A fabulous book incidentally). Ralph Edwards CBE FSA, 'Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture', Hamlyn (Fourth edition 1972) ills. on pp. 204-205. Herbert Cescinsky, 'English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century', George Routledge & Sons (1911) vol. I, pp. 157 & 171.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Of fine colour, patina and excellent proportions. Raised on the original bracket feet and retaining its original brass swan-neck handles.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BHA 12551stDibs: LU4081129454282

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