Furniture & Works of Art - 12th January 2010

Lot 287

An early George III mahogany cabinet on chest

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2600

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Description

An early George III mahogany cabinet on chest, the pierced foliate carved cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing twelve graduated drawers, flanked by fluted canted angles, the base with three graduated long drawers, fitted replaced brass handles, on panelled bracket feet terminating in rosettes, with brass plate side carrying handles, 78in (198.4cm) h, 43.5in (110.4cm) w, 22in (55.3cm) d. Provenance: Admiral Duncan Bouverie, Clyffe Hall, Lavington.