English 18th Century George II Style Apprentice Chest
$2,150.00
SKU: 089-20
Dimension: 18.5"H x 12.25"W x 7.63"D
Dimensions: 18-½”H x 12-¼”W x 7-⅝”D
A lovely, English apprentice chest from the 18th century, c. 1780. This wonderful work is that of an apprentice that studied under a woodworker. In order to work for the woodworker, the apprentice would have to build a box, utilizing his best skills. The chest is oak and its hardware is brass. It has a unique crown-like trim around the top making this chest one-of-a-kind.
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Dimensions: 18-½”H x 12-¼”W x 7-⅝”D
A lovely, English apprentice chest from the 18th century, c. 1780. This wonderful work is that of an apprentice that studied under a woodworker. In order to work for the woodworker, the apprentice would have to build a box, utilizing his best skills. The chest is oak and its hardware is brass. It has a unique crown-like trim around the top making this chest one-of-a-kind.
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| Dimensions | 7.63 × 12.25 × 18.5 in |
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