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English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A fine English circa 1760 Chippendale style mahogany bachelor's chest of uncommon 'pedestal' form, the molded edge top above brushing slide and four graduated drawers all with original brass hardware, the key escutcheons particularly unusual, raised on thick bracket feet. Even rarer, original key present.

More Information

In the Style of:	Thomas Chippendale
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Brass, Mahogany, Brass
Condition:	Good. The original finish recently professionally rewaxed.
Creation Date:	circa 1760
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, George II, George III
Incollect Reference #:	761844

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	30.38 in;	D.	18.63 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	77.17 cm;	D.	47.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.