Oak and Fruitwood Chest on Stand

Name: Oak and Fruitwood Chest on Stand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1073798
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Rumble Antiques

Description

A superb untouched oak and fruitwood crossbanded chest on stand, c. 1740. Although this is a piece of vernacular furniture, the design is elegant and the craftsmanship skilled. The cornice is dentil moulded above with intricate blind fretwork below. The caracass is made from oak as are the drawer linings so it was an expensive piece in its day.

The ball and claw feet are original but very country made. It's as if the maker has reserved his craftsmanship for the lower frieze which is quite superb in its detail.

To cap it all the brass work is original and it has a wonderful golden colour. It's been a hard decision to let this piece leave our showroom.

Physical Dimensions

Height

152cm (59.84")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Rumble Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1073798

Dealers Internal Reference

chest on stand

Description

A superb untouched oak and fruitwood crossbanded chest on stand, c. 1740.

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Although this is a piece of vernacular furniture, the design is elegant and the craftsmanship skilled.

Rumble Antiques

The cornice is dentil moulded above with intricate blind fretwork below. The caracass is made from oak as are the drawer linings so it was an expensive piece in its day.

fig 1. Oak and fruitwood chest on stand — fig 1. Oak and Fruitwood Chest on Stand

The ball and claw feet are original but very country made. It's as if the maker has reserved his craftsmanship for the lower frieze which is quite superb in its detail.

To cap it all the brass work is original and it has a wonderful golden colour. It's been a hard decision to let this piece leave our showroom.