Antique Georgian Sheraton Style Flame Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers (Circa 1900)

Summary:
• Item: Chest of drawers
• Circa: 1900
• Provenance: England, UK
• Style: Sheraton
• Wood: Flame Mahogany
• Satinwood cross-banded top & drawer fronts
• Ebony and satinwood string inlay to top and drawers
• Graduated drawer configuration
• Original brass circular handles & escutcheons
• Original working lever locks (with key)
• Satinwood string & cross banded frame
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany drawer linings
• Original moulded plinth
• Original backboards
• Original colour and patination
• Excellent quality
• Original condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 day UK returns period

Description:
This is a superb quality antique English Sheraton style flame mahogany and satinwood inlaid chest of drawers, constructed in the Edwardian period, circa 1900, in good original condition. Constructed with a rare single plank mahogany top with satinwood banding, string and ebony inlay and a thumb-moulded edge, the frame of the chest is inlaid with satinwood banding and ebony stringing, on a solid mahogany frame. Comprising a well-defined graduated drawer configuration, the drawer fronts incorporate satinwood cross banding, with satinwood and ebony string inlay, on top of stunning flame mahogany veneers. The drawers also boast their original brass circular handles, escutcheons and key escutcheons. The drawers also retain their original working lever locks (with working key). The chest is constructed of solid mahogany with mahogany hand-dovetailed drawer linings and original pine backboards. The drawers are in good working order, they are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The chest stands on its original moulded mahogany plinth. It is of extremely good quality and is made from the best materials.

The chest features a rich mahogany colour, with a wonderful grain configuration to the drawer fronts. As its 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, especially the bedroom. This chest of drawers would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
This chest is in good original condition having been cleaned and polished in our workshop. There are nominal old use marks to the top, corners and leading edges and inside of drawers but nothing significant considering the age of the item (please see photos). The chest features the original brass circular handles, escutcheons and key escutcheons. The hand dovetailed drawers, which retain their original working lever locks (with working key), close flush to the frame. The chest benefits from a rich mahogany colour, with a wonderful flame mahogany grain configuration. The chest stands on its original moulded plinth and retains the original pine backboards. The chest is of extremely good quality and is made from the best materials.

Dimensions:
Height = 121.5cm or 47⅞” or 3ft 11⅞”
Width = 91.8cm or 36⅛” or 3ft 0⅛”
Depth = 41cm or 16⅛” or 1ft 4⅛”

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Ref. COD 57