Object Description
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Bowfronted Mahogany Miniature Chest Having Very Well Figured Top, Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers, With Replacement Turned Brass Knobs, Raised On Elegant Original Splay Bracket Feet.
A good example of georgian miniature furniture this little bowfront chest is particularly charming, made using extremely well figured mahogany timbers and it stands with real elegance and importance for something of relatively small scale.
The brass turned knobs are replacements, although they have certainly been in place for a significant amount of time and sit very well on the piece and also it stands on its original bracket feet which are incredibly elegant. Almost certainly this was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece of furniture originally.
There is regular debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase their talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models buy a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue in advance of a travelling salesman’s road trip around the country, for him to use to try and fill his order book with full size counterparts.
It is certain that this is both a useful and attractive piece of antique miniature furniture and remains in good condition, ready to be placed straight into the home. It would work wonderfully on top of a dressing table, or full size chest of drawers, in a bedroom for storage of cuff links, jewellery or similar small but valuable items. It is also just about large enough to be used as a little coffee table, or lamp table, or similar.
As with all items which we offer for sale it has received a natural wax polish in our workshops before being offered for sale to ensure that its in the best possible condition.
Circa 1800.
Height 17.75in.
Width 17.75in.
Depth 9.75in.