19th Century English 'William & Mary’ style, Yew & Walnut Chest on Stand.

19th Century English ‘William & Mary’ style, Yew & Walnut Chest on Stand.

A recent purchase from another dealer.

The chest had been coloured to a dark green oak and had been lacquered.

I could tell there was something more special beneath that finish.

As soon as we started cleaning it back, we discovered the Yew wood cross-banding then the solid Yew wood base.

Such a wonderful discovery!

 

A rare early 18th century George I wild figured country walnut chest of drawers.

A rare early 18th century George I wild figured country walnut chest of drawers.

The solid two plank moulded top, with further applied upright moulds, then double moulded drawer dividers, housing two short then three long figured walnut, feather cross-banded graduated drawers, having decorative later brass work. A lower sectioned mould, resting on shaped bun feet.
C.1720
H.92cm   W.100cm   D.55cm
More past Yew wood sales

More past Yew wood sales

Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.

These are the only two yew wood chests I’ve had in over thirty years trading. Extremely rare.

Purchased both in UK 15 and 20 years ago.

 

Two unusual 18th century English fruitwood (cherry) pieces, with a strong French influence.

Two unusual 18th century English fruitwood (cherry) pieces, with a strong French influence.

Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest.

Standing to the front an equally rare 18th century English cherry wood country Chippendale arm chair with a freshly
Colefax check upholstered drop in seat.

I’ve always enjoyed dealing in the more unusual, rare one off pieces…

To the chest top, three decorative 19th century English ‘Masons’ jugs and rare large mug.

Jeff Martin – 23 Times
Oil on board 2006

All pieces with full descriptions on my website.
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Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest - UK1120

Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest – UK1120

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Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest.

The moulded three plank top above applied mouldings to the top rail with a shaped laburnum centre piece. Then two short and three long generous sized graduated drawers having unusual laburnum cock beading and brass swan-neck handles, flanked by chamfered and moulded corner uprights, resting on attractive shaped bracket feet.

Note: This is the first Georgian fruitwood chest I have had in over 20 years, also having beautiful fruitwood and beech drawer lining and good overall colour.

C. 1800

H. 3’ 10” – 116 cm

W. 3’ 11” – 118 cm

D. 1’ 10” – 55 cm