MINIATURE HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY BOWFRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS.

First half 19th century, England. A good apprentice piece of a late Georgian chest. The rectangular top with applied molded edge above the conforming case fitted with a pair of aligned short drawers over three graduated long drawers all with cock beaded edges and turned wooden knobs above the shaped apron raised on French feet. Apprentice pieces served as a test to show the level of accomplishment of an apprentice preparing to enter a trade. SIZE: 15-3/4″ h x 16″ l x 12″ w CONDITION: The chest in original condition with early splice repairs to top at proper right front and left rear corners. Otherwise surfaces original with good color and patina, two drawer knobs with loss to edges. Backboard is original, feel and glue blocks are original, good overall. 50641-8 (600-800) – Lot 2477

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2477	$474.00	MINIATURE HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY BOWFRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS. First half 19th century, England. A good apprentice piece of a late Georgian chest. The rectangular top with applied molded edge above the conforming case fitted with a pair of aligned short drawers over three graduated long drawers all with cock beaded edges and turned wooden knobs above the shaped apron raised on French feet. Apprentice pieces served as a test to show the level of accomplishment of an apprentice preparing to enter a trade. SIZE: 15-3/4″ h x 16″ l x 12″ w CONDITION: The chest in original condition with early splice repairs to top at proper right front and left rear corners. Otherwise surfaces original with good color and patina, two drawer knobs with loss to edges. Backboard is original, feel and glue blocks are original, good overall. 50641-8 (600-800) – Lot 2477 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MINIATURE HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY BOWFRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS.