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George II Red Japanned Coffer or Chest

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a period George II/George III Chest or Coffer that retains its original red Japanned surface. The chest features a molded lid typically found in George II/ early George III coffers. The coffer 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. The Japanning has been conservatively refreshed by a master art restorer. The left front bracket foot retained its original blocking: we have restored the outer bottom third of the bracket foot. All other elements of the coffer appear to be original. The red japanning would add character to any room.
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More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Wood, lacquer, brass
Condition:	Good. Overall very good condition. See description.
Creation Date:	c. 1740-50
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George II
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.05.01.24
Incollect Reference #:	744114

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.