The chest is fitted with five graduated drawers, all with raised fronts and original locks. The drawer fronts are framed with delicate walnut crossbanding and refined boxwood string inlay, giving a subtle contrast and highlighting the rich oak grain.
The drawers have pine lining, the carcass is solid oak, standing on shaped bracket feet with a gently moulded base, typical of the George III period.
The chest has a warm, mellow patina developed over more than two centuries of use.
