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George II Red Japanned Coffer or Chest

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This a George II/George III Chest or Trunk that retains its original red Japanned surface. The chest features a molded lid typically found in George II/ early George III coffers. The is composed of two drawers over bracket feet with the trunk section positioned over the drawers. The raised japanning depicts a village scene to the front of the chest and a more refined scene to the top panel. This chest has not been restored and its original surface is intact. The left front bracket foot has lost its lower third, with only the interior block remaining. We are currently debating whether to carry out minimal restorations to the red lacquer and the left bracket foot.
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More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	wood, japanning, paint, brass
Condition:	Fair. The coffers is structurally sound; the japanned surface is in original untouched condition.
Creation Date:	c. 1840-1850
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George II, George III
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.05.01.24
Incollect Reference #:	726081

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	27.5 in;	D.	19.75 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	69.85 cm;	D.	50.17 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.