£400
A mid-19th century apprentice piece miniature bowfront mahogany chest of drawers, made by the Master Carpenter Nicolas Martin of Guernsey (1757-1859), the back of the chest inscribed 'K Martin from Grandma Martin, made by Grandma's Father', the chest with four drawers with turned handles and boxwood and ebony stringing, the lower drawer with a lock (key missing), on short swept feet united by a wavy apron, 7½ x 5in. (19 x 12.7cm.), 8in. (20.3cm.) high. Good condition. Small chip to one front foot and small piece of veneer missing from above the other foot. Deceased owner's name in ink to underside.
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