George I Cabinet on Chest of Figured Walnut From the 18th Century

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A fine large English period George I cabinet on chest of patinated walnut from the 18th century.
Featuring burr walnut-figured … more A fine large English period George I cabinet on chest of patinated walnut from the 18th century.
Featuring burr walnut-figured veneers and attractive brass hardware throughout.

The top tier with cavetto cornice over a cushion moulded chart drawer above a pair of burr walnut veneered doors, with period brass hardware.

The cabinet opens to reveal an extensive arrangement of burr walnut veneered drawers surrounding a cupboard door.

When the door is opened and the two right facing drawers are removed, a false cupboard back slides to the right, revealing three hidden drawers.

The bottom tier features a prominent waist moulding that separates the two parts of the piece - with two long drawers over two long drawers - each oak-lined drawer with decorative escutcheons.

The whole set upon bracket feet. less