18th Century Chest of Drawers: from Les Trois Garçons

18th Century Chest of Drawers: from Les Trois Garçons

Shown here is a truly stunning piece, a Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted in France of course circa 1790. This piece is in remarkable condition for such an item of such an age and is certainly worth a good look from the eyes of any buyer.

This chest of drawers is an incredibly beautiful piece, for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is crafted from mahogany; a hardwood which is not only renowned for its durability, mahogany consistently provides the items it graces with an absolutely gorgeous tone, here, it presents itself with a deep and nutty brownish colour which really adds a warm and inviting aesthetic appeal to the overall look of the chest. Additionally, mahogany boasts a stunning natural grain, clearly visible in the photos provided.

The design also incorporates a lavish white marble top, the presence of marble will already almost guarantee a visually impressive piece, however what sets this piece apart is how the marble creates an incredible contrast with the rich tone of the mahogany. It is this contrast that creates a real sense of visual pleasantry obvious to any onlooker. Moreover, the piece is detailed throughout with brass, this is clear with regards to the gallery which holds the marble top. The brass doesn't disturb the wonderful contrast between the mahogany and the marble; rather it simply adds another colour to impress the viewer more so. The addition of brass to mahogany is also characteristic of the regency period. 

Quite frankly it would be almost a shame to see such a fantastic piece put to practical use again; this most certainly is a piece which should be added to a collection, as it simply stands out as an impressive item. The piece is crafted with very high quality materials, including mahogany. The incorporation of mahogany means this piece will remain in its owner’s collection for a substantial length of time whilst also surviving any wear it may be subject to. Additionally the presence of high quality materials makes a statement about and adds to the richness of the collection in which the chest may find itself in. Lastly, the chest is in excellent condition for an antique of its age, an impressive factor to anyone who might have the pleasure of viewing it.

This piece is offered at a price of £3,950.00; age, excellent workmanship in terms of its crafting, obviously the incorporation of such prestigious and handsome materials and overall condition are what constitutes the price of this antique and are also the factors which would make it a formidable addition to any well established or starting collection. 

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Latest Find: A Genuine Ship Searchlight

Owning a true piece of sailor history - a definite unique find

Ship searchlights have been used since 1882 during the Franco-Prussian war, becoming widely used by 1907. Being used to dazzle gun crews to assist attacks, as key signalling devices, assist landing parties, locate attacking torpedo boats, engage nightly battles between nearby enemy units, these items have a rich and rather incredible practical history.

Other than this, interestingly, in the First World War, they were also used to create 'artificial moonlight', a practise which allowed night attacks to be executed by reflecting searchlight beams off clouds. Normal moonlight was used as 'movement light', thus artificial moonlight needed it's own distinction.


Of course, they now have varying uses in the entertainment industry, as advertising, festivals, fairs, and other large-scale events. The largest, in fact, resides in Las Vegas, on top of the pyramid shaped Luxor Hotel - the brightness from the Luxor lamp room is considered to be twice the brightness of an equally sized area of the sun's surface - that's pretty incredible!

 This particular piece is English, made of brass, and mounted on a polished steel tripod. It is quite the conversation piece - especially if you have an area in your home that requires quirky or interesting nautical pieces, this could be perfect for you. A curious child could find this fascinating (especially if he's particularly fond of his grandfather's old war stories!), or a young adult who's especially into their topical history.

This piece isn't too large, standing at 150cm high, 38cm wide and 24 deep - this could easily be placed in a corner, alongside a fireplace in your lounge, next to a bookcase in a study, or be placed in a curved staircase corner, for example.

It has plenty of character, is still mobile and still able to be swiveled - this could be the ultimate conversation piece for your home.

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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Searchlight