George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Signed John Mead, Early 19th Century
Item Details
Provenance:
- From the Estate of Jane H. Roesch, Pittsburgh, PA.
According to the London Gazette of 1824, John Mead the elder, John Mead the younger, and William Mead were upholsterers (cabinet makers) working at No. 8 and No. 9 Castle Street, Long Acre, in the Parish of Saint Giles in the Fields of Middlesex County. Their partnership was dissolved on March 6, 1824.
Type | Chest of Drawers |
Materials | Mahogany |
Marks | The underside of the top, right drawer has two inscriptions. The first appearing to read “Jn Mead / Upholsterer / Castle Street / Long Acre / 1821” and the other “Barley Bros / 143…Oak / Acton Ws / 1928”. |
Period | Early 19th Century |
Style | George III |
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Condition
- overall with various scratches, marks, nicks, and abrasions consistent with age and use; scattered veneer cracks, chips, and repairs including corners of top; some chips to cockbeading; drawer interiors with some sticky residue from previously-mounted contact paper; handles are associated; front feet with some repairs; left side panel with some stains along bottom and feet; skirt missing a couple glue blocks; no key.
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Item #
ITMG263661