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Founders Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Chest to the Before 1700 period.
The carcass construction is entirely consistent with the period, featuring a single wide oak top, framed and panelled sides, and rough-sawn backboards of broad planks, all hand-worked with visible tool marks.
The chest stands on later bracket feet, likely added in the 18th century, as was common for chests of this type. These have aged and patinated alongside the carcass, providing stability while retaining a sympathetic appearance. The brass pear-drop handles and pierced escutcheons are also slightly later replacements, themselves of good age and entirely appropriate to the piece.
Presented in very good antique condition, with rich colour, natural surface wear and the warm patina expected of a chest over 300 years old. All drawers run smoothly, structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.
English, circa 1680.
H: 93 W: 100.5 D: 59 cm
Founders Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Chest to the Before 1700 period.
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Antique Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers C.1680
