Following on from Picture This V, I discovered further examples of Thomas Chippendale’s favourite style of bail fitted back-to-front, this time, in a Bonhams sale.
Two reversed bails on mahogany linen press. (Bonhams)
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Pegs and 'Tails
At least they are on the outside of the drawer front!
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Well there is that I suppose!
JP
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