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Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
Retaining original brass teardrop handles with engraved backplates.
Lovely rich nut brown colour & patination.
The upper chest with arrangement 3 narrow drawers & 3 graduated deep drawers supported on original base with a shallow frieze drawer and twin drawers either side of an arched central kneehole with shaped frieze. The shaped front frieze & gables with applied steam bent bearing.
The oak lined drawers all decorated in thick saw cut figured veneers. The drawers also decorated with inlayed feather banding.
There is some historic & long dead worm holes to various areas which only adds to the history, originality & patination.
All be sensitively cleaned & wax polished.
Brases lightly cleaned.
Upper handle & drops currently undergoing repair & will be refitted again.
Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
Specialist in the care, conservation & restoration of fine period furniture.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Stuart Nicolson Antiques Profile Page
A Fine William & Mary Walnut Chest on Stand.
