1740s Blanket Chests

Large domed chest made of solid oak with robust wrought-iron fittings and a prominent central lock. The arched lid features an iron appliqué bearing the date “1748,” marking the year...

18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, the two panelled front having wonderful decorative carving, panelled sides, st...

A small, English, solid Virginia walnut fold-over top bachelor chest, of very good color and patination. Mid-18th century, George II period, circa 1740. Raised on its apparently-original shaped bracket feet. Only 2'6'' wide, in lovely untouched state, including locks and brassware. Oak linings. Arthur Negus illustrates an identical antique bachelor (or bachelor's) chest on p. 151, fig. 75, in his book on English Furniture (1969). He states: ''These are extremely rare, particularly in walnut.’' Ralph Edwards CBE FSA in his 'Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture' Hamlyn, London, Fourth Impression (1972) illustrates on p. 205, fig. 24, a bachelor chest dated 1720-1725, of the same configuration, but veneered in walnut. As such these Georgian bachelor chests...

Early 18th century oak coffer with a wonderful figured top that lifts up to reveal a large compartment space, having a four panelled front with...

This is a fantastic 18th century antique carved oak paneled coffer with three panels to the top, intricately carved and beautifully designed ...

Walnut blanket chest on slipper foot with nicely figured walnut, circa 1750.