A George II Walnut and Burr Walnut Chest, Circa 1730-40

Property of a Private Connecticut Collector

A George II Walnut and Burr Walnut Chest, Circa 1730-40
the ovolo-moulded top with re-entrant corners, above a green baize-lined slide and two short drawers simulated as three drawers and three long graduated drawers, with carcase cockbeads; one side with a fitted pen drawer, the other with a simulated drawer, above brass carrying-handles; bracket feet later; veneer on the back apparently original

height 31 1/2 in.; width 34 in.; depth 19 1/2 in.
80 cm; 86.5 cm; 49.5 cm

Condition Report:
Generally in good condition overall, with a warm, rich colour and patination. Colour is warmer than it appears in online images, and please note that colour can render differently on different screens and devices. With typical minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks due to age and use. As stated the veneer to the back apparently original and feet replaced. Handles apparently original, and locks to the two shorter drawers apparently original. A few small, old marks on the top of the chest, including a dark ring-mark near the front, and a few small patches to veneer. Top with a shorter and longer horizontal shrinkage crack, and two old infilled vertical shrinkage cracks towards the sides. The slide is in good condition and there is some resupporting on the underside with new oak. The left side panel has a restored scratch near the back edge there is a vertical shrinkage crack below the handle. The back panel with an age split along the join with the left side panel. The right side panel with some old inactive woodworm near the front edge and a vertical age crack towards the rear. The side drawer with compartments contains a later oak small pen drawer which was supplied by Spink Restoration.