A GEORGE II WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHEST OF DRAWERS, CIRCA 1740

A GEORGE II WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1740The walnut veneered folding top with lopers75.5cm high, 82cm wide, 41cm deep (when closed)Provenance: Private Collection, LondonCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some lifting to veneers The surface of the top uneven, with some old repairs, marks and stainsThe two short drawers have no handles by design, there is also no key fitted, they are unlocked and can be prized open a key would probably need to be sought by the purchaser in order to use on a regular basis. The locks all appear to be original as do the handles and probably the escutcheons The rear backboard with openings to joints and old webbingSome of the interior blocks to the bracket feet are probably replacements Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer