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MATT CROSBY ANTIQUES & INTERIORS

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An exceptional British Art Deco figured maple graduating chest of drawers. Circa 1930. Locks stamped 'Langbear Birmingham'.


The chest of drawers has a break front design and is veneered in highly figured quartered book match maple, as well as line inlaid and crossbanded maple. With the original celluloid and brass ring turned handles. The chest is raised on squat bracket feet.


The central front of the chest is framed with 'flame' cross banding, bookcased between the inverted ends of the drawers. These choice veneers have been used with great precision.


The craftsmanship of this piece is demonstrated by its construction - made in solid mahogany throughout, with the distinctive veneer over. It would have been made by a high end firm, probably Whytock and Reid. Gillows also used Langbear cabinet locks in the 19th Century. This chest was purchased in Scotland, where the renowned firm Whytock and Reid would have also used these locks around the time this was made. This firm furnished the great houses and castles of Scotland, often working in partnership with the architect Robert Lorimer.


The drawer linings are also made in solid mahogany with handmade dovetail construction. All of the drawers work well, and are clean on the inside. There is a small mark to the interior of the bottom drawer.


Overall in excellent clean condition, with a lovely colour. The piece has been cleaned and waxed. The top is slightly mellower in colour. There are a few very light marks to the top to note. Please refer to the photographs.


A fabulous decorative piece of furniture for any room.


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Delivery information
Delivery is included in the purchase price for all areas in MAINLAND England & Wales.
This is via a two-person team to a room of your choice with good access.
Delivery usually takes 5-10 working days from receipt of payment (may be a little longer in more remote areas).
There is an additional charge of £12 per floor for delivery via the stairs above the first floor, if there is no lift the item can fit in.
Please call or email for other areas of the UK and worldwide shipping.

  • Period: Circa 1930
    • Price: £2,845.00
    • €3,384 Euro
    • $3,778 US Dollar
  • Location: Norfolk
    • Dimensions: H: 99cm (38.98in)
    • W: 109cm (42.91in)
    • D: 55cm (21.65in)