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The cross-banded quarter panelled, moulded top, above two short then three long graduated drawers with book-matched veneers and narrow cross-banding, retaining all original brass-work.
The drawers flanked and separated by classic walnut double moulds, resting on plain bracket feet.
C.1760
H.88cm
W.90cm
D.47cm
Still requiring a good deal of re wax finishing.
AA2365
The knuckle hinged top, with an applied carved fruitwood facing mould, above the incised/scratch-carved feeding birds. With traces of the original hand made nails and missing lock plate.
The floor wedged through the end boards, with arches resembling legs.
Signs of water affecting the tones throughout the waxed patina.
C.1680
H.54cm
W.68cm
D.30cm
Hanging above, 18th century portrait of a gentleman.
English school – paper on canvas.
41 x 37cm
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!
The cavetto moulded rectangular top, above two short and three long graduated drawers.
Resting on a solid Yew wood base with bold bobbin-turn legs and matching H-stretcher.
Note: the drawers, top and sides having Yew-wood cross-banding.
Last photographs of Charlie & Jack during their work on removing varnish from base.
H.145cm
W.95cm
D.51cm
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.
Those who know me, know of my memory problem, due to an accident 28 years ago.
I have a short term memory.
However, every one of these wonderful pieces, I know who purchased, what they paid and where they sit in their beautiful homes.
For these memories I’m ever so grateful ❤️
A rare mid 18th Century English yew wood chest of drawers.
The plank top with moulded edge above an oak brushing slide, and two small over three long moulded drawers with later but appropriate brasses, resting on shaped bracket feet.
Note: The back boards and framework are also of yew wood, this is very unusual.
C.1760
H. 2′ 11″ – 88.5 cm
W. 3′ – 92.5 cm
D. 1′ 8″ – 50 cm
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.
English – Chairs – singles
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The two plank double moulded top above two short and three long mahogany cross banded graduated drawers, having brass swan-neck handles, resting on shaped bracket feet.
Good overall faded colour and patination.
H. 108m W.114cm D.50cm
Stock UK1120
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