Antique 18th Century Georgian Paneled Lift up Lid Oak Mule Chest Coffer 1760 Decorative Arts The Wellcome Collection London and

The Wellcome Collection London and The University of Cambridge UK

He died in Paris in 1898

Petersburg cabinet makers in the second half of the 18th century

He was an excellent colorist

Emmanuel Villanis

Antique 18th Century Georgian Paneled Lift up Lid Oak Mule Chest Coffer 1760 Decorative Arts The Wellcome Collection London andA good antique Georgian paneled oak coffer mule chest, circa 1760. The lift up lid with a thumb molded edge, the top locks and there is the original brass oval escutcheon to the front of the chest with three arched panels below. The lift up lid encloses a generous amount of clean and aroma free storage, the base of the chest is fitted with two drawers, each with twin brass bale handles and oval brass lock escutcheons. The front edges of the chest are