A fine pair of George III figured mahogany side cabinets, Thomas Sheraton
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Description
A fine pair of George III figured mahogany side cabinets, in the manner of Thomas Sheraton, each demi-lune top with a strung edge above a central frieze drawer flanked by dummy drawers, all above a shaped tambour door between shaped cupboard doors enclosing shelves, decorated with oval panels against quarter veneers, with the original rectangular brass handles, on outswept tapering bracket feet
Footnote: For a similar table design by Thomas Sheraton, see Elizabeth White, ‘Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design’, Antique Collectors Club, 1990, p255, Pl. 25. There is also a related by John Linnell illustrated in Peter Ward-Jackson, ‘English Furniture Designs of the Eighteenth Century’ , V&A 1984, fig. 239. -
More Information
In the Style of: Thomas Sheraton Period: 18th Century Materials: Mahogany Condition: Good. Good Styles / Movements: Traditional, George III Dealer Reference #: xcstvdzmydet Incollect Reference #: 432193 -
Dimensions
W. 50.75 in; H. 38.5 in; D. 22 in; W. 128.91 cm; H. 97.79 cm; D. 55.88 cm;
Message from Seller:
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