Object Description
This is a superb quality English George I style burr walnut chest on chest, of small proportions, with stunning inlaid veneer work, which has been constructed in the Edwardian period, circa 1910, in good original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Chest on Chest / Tallboy
• Circa: 1910
• Style: George I
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Burr Walnut & Satinwood
• 8 working drawers
• 2 over 3 design to top section
• Brushing slide
• Protruding moulded cornice
• Canted & reeded corners
• Hand dovetailed oak lined drawers
• Feather banded, cross banded & moulded drawer fronts
• Original brass handles & fretwork escutcheons
• Concave demi-lune niche with inlaid sunburst
• Original working locks (with key)
• Original bracket feet
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Original condition
• Dismantles into 2 sections
• Ideal for clothes storage
• Small proportions
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a superb quality English George I style burr walnut chest on chest, of small proportions, with stunning inlaid veneer work, which has been constructed in the Edwardian period, circa 1910, in good original condition. The chest on chest boasts stunning grain configuration and colour to the figured walnut on the drawer fronts and sides of the chest. Constructed during the Edwardian period, it comprises a protruding moulded cornice above a two-over-three drawer design to the top. The chest consists of two halves. The drawers feature the original brass swan neck handles and shaped brass fretwork escutcheons, with the original working lever locks and working key. Furthermore, the drawers are oak lined and hand dovetailed. The drawer fronts exhibit moulded edges, with walnut cross banding, as well as fine feather banding. The top section of the chest boasts elegant canted reeded corners. The top section terminates at the base of the intersection between the two chests, where a further horizontal moulding separates the two chests. The top chest is smaller than the base chest, which consists of a brushing slide, above three drawers. The bottom-most drawer boasts a concave demi-lune niche, which displays walnut & satinwood inlay in the shape of a sunburst. Therefore, the piece is very decorative and features lovely proportions. The whole piece is also designed with smaller proportions, so it is likely to fit in more rooms. The sides of the chests are also constructed from walnut. The chest also features its original pine backboards and whole of the chest stands on its original bracket feet. The top and bottom are completely original. This is an ideal item for the bedroom or landing for storing clothes.
The chest boasts a mellow honey-brown colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from bedroom to the landing; it is very useful as there are so many drawers for storage. This item would certainly grace any home. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 171.2cm or 67⅜” or 5ft 7⅜”
Top Height = 84.1cm or 33⅛” or 2ft 9⅛”
Top Width (cornice) = 80.9cm or 31⅞” or 2ft 7⅞”
Top Depth (cornice) = 49.4cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
Base Height = 87.8cm or 34½” or 2ft 10½”
Base Width (feet) = 80.1cm or 31½” or 2ft 7½”
Base Depth (feet) = 49cm or 19¼” or 1ft 7¼”
Price:
The price for this item is £2,250 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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