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Important 17th Century William And Mary Bur Pollard Oak Chest Of Drawers

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Sold by: Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Important and Extremely Rare William and Mary Pollard Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680-1700. England
 
This Is an important and extremely rare chest of drawers from the William and Mary period that exemplifies English craftsmanship from the period. The chest features a pollard oak, quarter-veneered top with ovolo-mouldings and walnut crossbanding, resting above two short and three graduated long drawers. Each drawer is veneered in carefully selected sections of pollard oak, framed by walnut banding and separated by cross-grain walnut D-mouldings. Remarkably, the chest retains all of its original hardware, including detailed drop handles, floral backplates, and its distinctive lion and horse escutcheons.
 
The sides are equally striking, veneered in choice cuts of figured walnut and further framed with walnut banding. The chest is raised on an oak ogee moulding and supported by solid oak bun feet.
 
It should be noted that this is a remarkable chest that has endured three ...
Antique SA1127160 shown on this page was made in the 17th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07787 536199
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD