Chests

A George I Black Lacquer Trunk

English, c.1720. In overall country house condition, with muted ‘untouched’ surface condition, with extensive gilt lacquer decoration depicting fantastical beasts, birds, and chinoiserie scenes.

A Pair of Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Strong proportions, bow fronts, two short and three graduating drawers, turned pilaster ends, ebony inlay, and brass handles for a refined, graphic design.

A Large 18th Century Mahogany Blanket Chest

A monumental blanket chest showcasing superb timber quality, original brasswork, knobs, escutcheons, swan neck handles, and robust side carrying handles.

A George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1765

A very fine George III chest of drawers, of pleasingly tight form and displaying an exuberantly serpentine front. With original gilt bronze handles in the Rococo style, foliate carved leading edge and canted corners, on ogee bracket feet.

An Early George III Burr Yew Chest on Chest

Having highly unusual diamond-shaped veneers, with brushing slide and canted corners on bracket feet.

A Large George III Blanket Chest on Stand

With tall posture, raised on original stand with two long drawers and brass casters, featuring dry mahogany patina and untouched gilt lacquer handles.

A George I Lacquered Chest

A chest of archetypal form and confident proportion, raised on bracket feet. The detailed decoration features figures in silk robes, trees and the sleek forms of flying birds, picked out from the dry, sleepy Urushi 漆 lacquer exquisitely.

An 18th Century Coromandel Trunk

Beautifully incised coromandel panels depicting a hunting trip, amidst mountains, flowers, foliage, and figurative scenes, with a large pierced brass escutcheon and lock.

A George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, with Ball and Claw Feet

Handsomely drawn, raised on ball and claw feet, with four long drawers, untouched mahogany surface, foliate-carved top, and original brass handles and side handles.