ENGLISH REGENCY MAHOGANY ANTIQUE BUTLER/BACHELOR CHEST

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This beautiful chest of drawers was bought by my father in the 1960s in London, and probably dates from the late 1700s to early 1800s. He told me that the original butler's chests were used by the employees of large households to keep track of keys, personal items, and other accoutrements of their trade. They would also use the pull-down felt covered escritoire to keep up with correspondence. The dimensions are 64"T x 46"W x 24"D.The first two "drawers" are actually the faux front of the pull-down escritoire with a felt writing surface, and t are 7 smaller drawers inside of this, 3 left and 3 right, plus a cubbyhole in the middle with another drawer above that. Underneath are three large standard drawers of different sizes. The keyholes are inlaid ivory, and the hardware is brass. The surface is waxed and the mahogany has a fine patina.T is light wear and tear and surface scratching - but the chest is in good condition. It does need one or two minor repairs, like the reattachment of the felt on the escritoire, which has come loose in places. Also, t is a piece of veneer missing on the top left hand front corner. And the side trim on the right side of top of chest has also come loose. All of these pieces are in my possession and need only to be lovingly reattached. NOTE: I will be out of town from December 15th to about the 5th of January 2008. If payment and shipping pick-up is not arranged to take place by then, arrangements will have to made to do so in January. SHIPPING INFO: Please understand that in shipping antique furniture, t are many things to consider that I cannot decide for you. It is IN YOUR INTEREST to make sure that you get the shipper offering the services that are important to you.SO YOU WILL PAY ME FOR THE WINNING BID ONLY unless otherwise specified. SHIPPING COSTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE HANDLED BY YOU. For larger items, I do have a local mover who specializes in antiques in the Dallas-Ft Worth area, who charges $75 per hour (2 HOUR MINIMUM) for local pick-up, packing, and deliveries, and I will gladly give you his number. He also transports nationally, and you would have to check with him regarding costs for that. Whatever company you choose, put them in touch with me about pick-up. Shipping costs will of course vary, depending upon alot of factors. When using any company be sure the item is properly packed and insured. If an item is damaged en route, I cannot be held responsible. The item can also be picked up in person anytime in Dallas, TX, and paid for in cash. ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT: I will accept PayPal, although due to the fees for using that service, I prefer a direct bank transfer, cashier's checks or money orders, or personal checks, in that order. Checks must be in US dollars, drawn on a US bank or the US Postal Service and mailed directly to me. I will hold personal checks until they clear, before accepting pick up by your shipper. The item can also be picked up in person anytime in Dallas, TX, and paid for in cash.I have described this item to the best of my ability. But please be aware that these items are antique. Normal signs of wear and tear can be expected, and if you have any questions, please contact me. I am a private seller, wrapping up the estate of my elderly father, and tfore cannot accept returns. Items are sold in an as-is condition. T are pictures and information in the ads clearly available about any damages that I have been able to identify. read more

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