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Lot 287

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS

with crossbanded top, fitted four long graduated drawers with crossbanded fronts, the top drawer fitted with baize slide, on bracket feet, 84cm high x 103cm wide x 59cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir George Dowty (1901-1975, inventor, engineer and businessman) and Lady Marguerite Dowty; thence by family descent.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £400 - £600
Hammer price: £500
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

This chest of drawers has some veneer chipping in places. The front left top corner piece of moulding is loose but present. There is wear and scratching throughout, commensurate with age and use, and the right side is slightly faded. The top drawer has an old repair to veneer to left corner. There is an old veneer repair to the top and some splits, to the moulding also. Wear concentrated around the feet. Evidence of old worm to the back. Handles are likely replaced. 

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