Rare George I Walnut Chest On Stand

A rare and good quality early 18th century figured walnut blanket or silver chest / trunk on stand. The caddy top having quartered book matched veneers with feather banding and cross banded edge. The front having a chased brass escutcheon with key and conforming veneers, banding and inlay. Below are 2 cock beaded drawers with burr walnut fronts and retaining their original ring pulls and escutcheons. The sides again having feather banding and cross banding with brass carrying handles which are original but have been moved at sometime in the past. The chest is raised on a shaped and cross banded walnut stand with carved short cabriole legs. Condition- Very good for age with one or two bumps and bruises associated with age & use, slight blemishes to top (see photos). Circa 1720. Dimensions:- Max.Height…38.25’’/ 97cm. Max.Width… 53’’/ 134.5cm. Max.Depth…24.75’’/ 63cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.