Description
A George II style carved mahogany cabinet on chest of small proportions, by H. Samuel, the frieze with applied carved floral swags centred a lion mask above two adjustable shelves, the base fitted with three graduated drawers to a shaped apron on angled scroll feet, stamped in various places 'H.SAMUEL, 484 OXFORD ST. LONDON', 70.5in (179.5cm) h, 41in (104cm) w, 20.5in (52cm) d. Henry Samuel (fl. 1881-1913) was a furniture dealer and maker, see Christopher Gilbert 'Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840', fig. 780 for a desk stamped 'H. Samuel',
