19th Century English pollard and figured oak chest of large proportions. This exceptional revival chest incorporating several styles, from William and Mary to George III. The three plank top with shaped applied mouldings, above a cross-banded chest front, having two short and three long cross-banded and tumbridge-ware inlaid drawers, with fan inlaid decorations to each corner.
Note: The quality of the drawer linings and the bold dovetail joints holding them together. Both sides also have inlaid decoration. Resting on shaped bracket feet.
An unusually high 18th Century English oak chest of drawers in two parts.
The three plank top with moulded edge above two short and three long graduated deep drawers. Having the original pierced brass drop handles and escutcheons. Resting on the original shaped bracket feet.
The cross-banded, moulded top above two short and three graduated drawers each with well figured-veneers and cross-banded edges, having decorative brass drop handles and eschutcheons, with elm sides on later bracket feet.
Note: Original style bun feet will be replacing later brackets
An 18th Century English country walnut, oak and beech chest of drawers. The moulded oak top above two short and three long graduated walnut drawers unusually crossbanded in oak. Having later decorative brass work, resting on extended stile supports. Good overall colour and patination.
Having a deep cavetto cornice over a pair of short and three long graduated cockbeaded and banded drawers, flanked by chamfered reeded corners, the lower-section with three long drawers, on bracket feet. With oak sides and beautiful oak lined drawers.
The two plank oak top with moulded cleats, above three short then three long graduated drawers, having beautiful elm drawer fronts, with bold straight grain ash cross-banding and later decorative brass work, resting on attractive bun feet.
The two plank top above two short and three long scratch moulded graduated drawers of the most beautiful burr elm with later brass swan neck handles, resting on bracket feet. (restorations).
Late 18th Century English Oak Chest Of Drawers of small proportions.
Having a two plank meduallary rays top, above two short and three long scratch moulded graduated drawers, boasting the most beautiful original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons, resting on shaped bracket feet.
An early 18th Century English walnut, fruitwood and oak chest on stand.
The chest with two short over three long fruitwood banded graduated book matched figured walnut drawers, the stand with a conforming frieze drawer above triple cockbeaded arched apron, raised on baluster turned supports joined by concave platform stretchers, on bun feet. (Restorations).
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.
