These chests with folding tops have long been referred to as ‘bachelor’s’ chests. This is a modern term, and probably an antiques dealer’s term. The folding top was thought to provide a surface for the laying out of clothes. Some of these chests have drawers fitted for writing implements, inkwells & pounce pots. Some could have been for both purposes.This delightful little chest has a fold-over top which is supported on two pull-out lopers at the back.

The four full-width drawers, each of graduating depths, retain their original brass bail handles with solid backplates.  

The drawer linings are close-grained wainscot oak, which is typical of what one sees in this early period of solid mahogany furniture.  

All supported on the original bracket feet.

Circa 1730

Height - 28 inches     Width - 27 inches     Depth - 11 inches

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