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Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration
Moxhams Antiques
for sale €3,452     $3,747
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Moxhams Antiques

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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

17th century
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Description

A mid C17 joined oak chest with geometric moulded cushion drawer fronts, partly veneered in snakewood and with fruitwood balusters; the cupboard doors below enclosing drawers,

circa 1660

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Jacobean Oak Moulded Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1100107
Dealers Internal Reference
S389
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Open 10am - 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, but please let us know that you are coming.

Description
A mid C17 joined oak chest with geometric moulded cushion drawer fronts, partly veneered in snakewood and with fruitwood balusters; the cupboard doors below enclosing drawers,

circa 1660

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Jacobean Oak Moulded Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100107
Dealers Internal Ref
S389
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Moxhams Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A 17th-century style dark oak chest featuring deep geometric moulded drawers, octagonal lower panel doors, and applied turned split balusters.
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Archive I A 17th-century style dark oak chest featuring deep geometric moulded drawers, octagonal lower panel doors, and applied turned split balusters.

Oak Moulded-Front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

Archive II A 17th-century style dark oak chest featuring deep geometric moulded drawers, octagonal lower panel doors, and applied turned split balusters. View II
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Archive IV Scale Reference for A 17th-century style dark oak chest featuring deep geometric moulded drawers, octagonal lower panel doors, and applied turned split balusters.
Archive V A 17th-century style dark oak chest featuring deep geometric moulded drawers, octagonal lower panel doors, and applied turned split balusters. View V
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Moxhams Antiques

Moxhams Antiques
Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
Location
17 Silver Street
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/moxhams
Verified Since Aug 2009
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Moxhams Antiques
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A 17th-century style dark oak chest featuring deep geometric moulded drawers, octagonal lower panel doors, and applied turned split balusters.
Oak Moulded-Front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration
Ref: SA1100107
A 17th-century style dark oak chest featuring deep geometric moulded drawers, octagonal lower panel doors, and applied turned split balusters.
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Jacobean oak furniture from the 17th century is defined by solid oak construction, architectural proportions, and bold geometric mouldings. Pieces frequently featured applied split balusters, bosses, and decorative timber inlays such as fruitwood or snakewood.

These chests were constructed using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, a technique known as jointed furniture. Front panels featured mitred geometric mouldings and applied turned spindles, often incorporating accent timbers like fruitwood.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed surfaces, irregular peg placement, hand-cut joinery, and natural timber shrinkage across wide boards. Look for genuine oxidisation around hardware and original tool marks on interior and rear panels.

A dark oak geometric chest serves as a grounding focal point in modern rustic or eclectic spaces. Pair it with neutral stone backdrops, contemporary artwork, or minimalist ceramics to balance its rich tones and detailed ornamentation.

Maintain the original finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice per year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement and splitting.
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