Beschreibung:

A George I mulberry, tulipwood crossbanded and brass inlaid cabinet on chest, circa 1720, the doors opening to a shelf, one long and three short drawers, 166cm high, 125cm wide, 48cm deep For a related cabinet incorporating mulberry see, Sotheby's, New York, 22nd April 2020, Style: Silver, Furniture, Ceramics, Lot 236 (£6,875). A well known firm of cabinet makers of the period know for using mulberry were Coxed and Woster operating from their premises at the White Swan in St. Paul's Church-Yard, London. For related examples of cabinet by Coxed and Woster see, Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture, The Furniture History Society, 1996, page 158. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and some minor old repairs. some small losses. One section of moulding from the upper frieze/ pediment is detached but present. Some old losses have been disguised by filler, some veneer replacements are with veneer that does not match with the original timber used. Door lock is lacking some screws so needs resecuring to operate properly. The door lock is a likely mid 18th century replacement. The key is present to operate it. door hinges are probably 18th century replacements The escutcheons and handles are replacements (first half 18th century) and there are plugged holes from previous alternate/ original positioning of handles. One handle loop is detached and broken in one place. Will need repair or replacement. Some fading. There is a vertical split to towards the centre of the right hand door running through the central panel and is a slightly open split caused by shrinkage/ warping of the panel. There is a similar but straight split where the veneers of the panel meet on the left side panel of the lower chest section. The feet are likely later replacements but faithful to period style. The feet appear to be of solid burr timber, likely walnut or mulberry The interior of the cabinet section appears original. The handles to the interior drawers are likely original. Evidence of old worm damage (holes) in some areas as expected for age. This is mainly to rear panels, underside and top. Rear boards have been later black stained/ painted but appear to have significant age. Shrinkage has caused some gaps and splits to the boards. Please request additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer