A George II Mahogany-veneered Envelope Chest-on-stand England, mid-18th century The rotating top with four triangular hinged flaps above three graduated drawers, the removable stand with plain frieze, raised on lappet-headed club legs and pad feet, ht. 31 1/4, wd. 16 1/8, wd. open 22 3/4 in. Footnotes: Provenance Norman Adams, 8 April 1965; Christie's, London, 14 May 2003, Lot 93; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Note The leaf-wrapping at the top of the legs of this chest-stand corresponds to a pattern in Gillow's archives for September 1760, for a 'Universal Table' supplied to an attorney in Manchester called Chippendale (L. Boynton, ed., Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, Royston, 1995, fig. 3). Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing