17th Century Walnut Cabinet on Stand

Name: 17th Century Walnut Cabinet on Stand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1097773
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A fine and rare example of a Charles II Walnut Cabinet On Stand of beautiful golden colour having the original twist legs, stretchers and bun feet. The exterior with matched fiddleback Walnut veneers and feather banding, the interior fitted with drawers and central door having striking figured Walnut veneers. The condition of the piece is quite remarkable, the doors have remained flat and have not suffered from the usual shrinkage expected on these early cabinets. Having incredibly clean original walnut linings throughout. Handles replaced in keeping with the period.

With working keys for the original locks to the cabinet interior and exterior doors.

Physical Dimensions

Height

153cm (60.24")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1097773

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

A fine and rare example of a Charles II Walnut Cabinet On Stand of beautiful golden colour having the original twist legs, stretchers and bun feet.

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The exterior with matched fiddleback Walnut veneers and feather banding, the interior fitted with drawers and central door having striking figured Walnut veneers.

Holmes Antiques

The condition of the piece is quite remarkable, the doors have remained flat and have not suffered from the usual shrinkage expected on these early cabinets. Having incredibly clean original walnut linings throughout. Handles replaced in keeping with the period.

With working keys for the original locks to the cabinet interior and exterior doors.