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    George I Bachelors Chest
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    Antique George I Bachelors Chest

    A rare fine English George I fold-over top bachelor chest in black American walnut, of excellent original colour and patina. Great compact proportions. The solid walnut baize-lined top opens to provide either a layout or writing surface. Supported by two retractable lopers, either side of the two cock beaded pine lined drawers. Below a further three long graduated drawers, supported on bracket feet. The chest retains most of its original brass (repaired), other than a few minor repairs is original throughout.

     
    A piece of very good quality, with a compact width 29" (74cm)
     
    Circa 1720''s
     
    The term “bachelor chest” is used to describe a slim walnut or mahogany chest with this type of folder-over top. This term is now used more generally used to describe a small chest of drawers. Early original walnut and mahogany versions of this chest are rare, with some versions commanding in excess of £20,000.
     
    Dimensions:
     
    Height 28.5" (72cm)
    Width 29"(74cm)
    Depth 17" (43cm).
     

    Antiques.co.uk Ref: 6DE96BKX

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