A decorative 17th Century and later English William and Mary oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers.
Parquetry work of this kind, involving geometric designs made up from small oyster veneers, required a high degree of skill. Having later appropriate brasswork, sections of cross banding and mouldings, with bun feet.
Carcase
1690 – 1710
Reference: British Antique Furniture, Price Guide and Reasons for Values by John Andrews, 1989 (page 172, item 327)
First half 19th English country oak chest of drawers. Two planked moulded top above two short, three long graduated scratch moulded drawers, having later appropriate brass swan neck handles resting on shaped bracket feet.
An important late 18th Century English yew wood chest of drawers.
The well patinated single plank moulded top above two short and three long graduated cock beaded drawers with brass swan neck handles, resting on shaped bracket feet.
Note: The attractive single plank sides. (restorations)
A decorative 18th Century English oak chest of drawers.
The two plank moulded top above an applied front moulding with an ebony and fruit wood sunburst inlaid central door, flanked by two short above two long drawers having later but appropriate brass work. Having panelled sides and resting on shaped bracket feet.
Probably East Anglia
1740 –1840
H: 2’ 10” – 87 cm
W: 2’ 6” – 74 cm
D: 1’ 7” – 48 cm
Note: Originally the top had a linen press attached and were commonly referred to as a ‘Norfolk Chest’. They were used to store blankets, bed linen and table cloths while keeping them neatly pressed at the same time.
The chest having classic lines with two plank moulded top and shaped cornice above three short then three long unusually thick cock beaded graduated drawers. Having original style brass handles and escutcheons resting on later turned bun feet.
A late Georgian English oak cross banded chest of drawers of large proportions.
The well patinated two plank mahogany cross banded top with applied mouldings, above two short and four long cross banded graduated drawers. Having most of the original brassware, resting on bold shaped bracket feet.
Note: the overall mahogany cross banding is so well faded it blends well with the patchy oak.
A fine English William and Mary Walnut and marquetry chest of drawers
The quarter panelled book matched figured walnut top having seaweed style marquetry cross banding framed by deep walnut band, above applied mouldings and a secret cushion drawer, then two short and three long graduated drawers with figured and burr walnut veneers and matching cross banding, the drawers having period style escutcheons and patterned drop handles having unusual drop plates to protect the veneers. Having attractive book matched figured walnut sides with walnut cross banding and mouldings above matching the top cushion drawer. Resting on later shaped bracket feet.
Note: the top left drawer when removed reveals a sliding panel and a pair of secret drawers.
Having a three plank moulded top above four long graduated drawers, with original escutcheons and locks & later but appropriate handles, resting on shaped bracket feet. Good overall colour & patination.
George II and later English Country walnut on deal chest of drawers. The well patinated deal top above two short and three long figured walnut drawers with walnut cross banding, having later but appropriate brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons, resting on bun feet. (restorations)
A William & Mary Walnut chest on associated stand.
The moulded cornice above a cushion drawer and matching moulded sides, above two short and three long book matched graduated drawers. The base having one long drawer, resting on baluster turned legs, joined by shaped stretchers. Later but appropriate brassware.
A late Georgian English Country oak chest of drawers.
Having a stunning well patinated oak top with faded mahogany cross banding and applied mouldings. Above two short and three long scratch moulded graduated drawers, with the original oval brass handles showing floral pressed decoration, resting on slight shaped bracket feet.
