European Furniture and Decorative Arts

Appearing in overall good, sturdy, and ready to place condition. The chest exhibits old scuffs, scratches, and dark marks consistent with age and use. Negligible nicks to the drawer fronts and a few scuffs to the top edges of the drawers Drawers open and close smoothly. There are two small instances of missing veneer just below the lowest drawer; not immediately noticeable. There is no key. The mounts are likely old replacements but have age and exhibit oxidation and grime in the recesses. Additional images are available upon request.

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