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Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests
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A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade label for ‘David Souttar of Aberdeen’. Each with a moulded top above five finely dovetailed drawers with original ornate brass handles and escutcheons and fitted with working ‘secure lever’ locks, standing on a plinth base with shaped front.
In good condition with good color and grain, with minor marks consistent with age, the drawers open and close smoothly, one chest has a very small chip and watermark which we will take out/disguise, the other is slightly lighter from the sun. These could also be useful for filing purposes.
The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width 19 ¼in (49 cm)
Depth 16 ?in (41.5 cm)
Height 45in (114 cm)
Internal sizes of the drawers:
15 ¼ in wide x 14 ?in deep (38.7 cm x 36 cm)
Heights graduated from 5 ¼in to 7 ¼in high (13.5 cm to 18 cm)
Note: David Souttar, Cabinetmaker & Upholsterer, is recorded in the 1899-1900 Aberdeen Post Office Directory at 183 Rosemount Place and 28 Watson Street, Aberdeen.
- Creator:David Souttar (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 44.89 in (114 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Minor marks consistent with age, one chest has a very small chip and watermark which we will take out/disguise, the other is slightly lighter from the sun.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
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