Replacements made: Old eighteenth or nineteenth replaced brass hardware. Old replacement escutcheons are on order. Repaired: The repairs/restorations appear to be carried ot by a very competent restorer and were carried out sometime in the past prior to MJH acquiring the chest. Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound with old minor restorations to surface. Restored shrinkage cracks to the top and sides; minor lifting; replaced old hardware; normal anticipated wear/ patina throughout. Condition: Good. Replacements made: Old eighteenth or nineteenth replaced brass hardware. Old replacement escutcheons are on order. Repaired: The repairs/restorations appear to be carried ot by a very competent restorer and were carried out sometime in the past prior to MJH acquiring the chest. Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound with old minor restorations to surface. Restored shrinkage cracks to the top and sides; minor lifting; replaced old hardware; normal anticipated wear/ patina throughout.
Country of Origin: England
Age: 1730-1740
Material: Walnut
Inventory. No. mjhdesignarts.10.14.26
Replacements made: Old eighteenth or nineteenth replaced brass hardware. Old replacement escutcheons are on order. Repaired: The repairs/restorations appear to be carried ot by a very competent restorer and were carried out sometime in the past prior to MJH acquiring the chest. Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound with old minor restorations to surface. Restored shrinkage cracks to the top and sides; minor lifting; replaced old hardware; normal anticipated wear/ patina throughout. Condition: Good. Replacements made: Old eighteenth or nineteenth replaced brass hardware. Old replacement escutcheons are on order. Repaired: The repairs/restorations appear to be carried ot by a very competent restorer and were carried out sometime in the past prior to MJH acquiring the chest. Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound with old minor restorations to surface. Restored shrinkage cracks to the top and sides; minor lifting; replaced old hardware; normal anticipated wear/ patina throughout.
Country of Origin: England
Age: 1730-1740
Material: Walnut
Inventory. No. mjhdesignarts.10.14.26
