PAIR GEORGE III MAHOGANY THREE-DRAWER BOWFRONT CHESTS,late 18th century. Tops with bowed front edge project slightly over three graduated full-width drawers all cockbeaded and fitted with oval brass ring-and-medallion pulls cast with urn and ram's head motifs; shaped apron continues to French feet - 37 in. x 44 in. x 22 in. Estimate $4,000-6,000
Overall fair condition with considerable age cracks, scattered surface abrasions, veneer losses and repairs, shrinkage, scattered scratches from use and replaced hardware. Past restorations with replaced veneer throughout
One chest with visible age cracks, veneer separation and light surface abrasions to top of chest, separated vertical age crack to left side, detached broken front right leg in need of professional repair.
Second chest with separated age cracks and veneer to top of chest. Visible horizontal scratches in a contrasting dark stain finish to left side.
