Bidspirit auction | George I Burl Walnut Chest

George I Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Secretary - A George I feather and crossbanded burl walnut chest on chest secretary, first quarter 18th century, the upper section with concave molded cornice over three short drawers and three long graduated drawers, flanked by fluted chamfered corners, the lower section having a hinged fall enclosing a pull out secretary fitted with six small drawers about six pigeon holes and an inset suede writing panel, with three graduated drawers below, raised on bracket feet. Dimensions: Height 75 1/4in; width 42 1/2in; depth 22 1/2in. Provenance: From the Estate of Albert and Pearl Nipon Condition: In an overall restored condition. Scattered small losses to veneers throughout and patches. Vertical age cracks to the sides of case with filling in. The brass hardware is replaced. Evidence of old wood worm. Typical dings, dents, surface scratches and small losses. No keys.