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17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

Name: 17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202509
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

17th century

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Description

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A handsome 17th century Charles II oak chest of drawers which has been adapted, standing on a later solid oak cupboard, in the 17th century style.

The chest- c.1680. The later cupboard, 19th century.

The four long graduating drawers are beautifully decorated to the front, having geometric mouldings, which have a different design to each drawer. The drawers are elm lined, using very thick timbers, all very heavy, solid and sturdy.

Retaining the original and very charming ornate, baroque handles and escutcheons, depicting baroque winged putti.

The hinged cupboard doors with brass bolt locks opens to reveal plenty of storage space, with an oak shelf. Decorated beautifully to the front with geometric mouldings and baroque style escutcheon.

A beautifully and cleverly adapted period chest of drawers, allowing for more storage space.

Rich colour and patina.

Standing on stile feet.

The chest separates from the top.

In excellent antique condition, with general expected signs of use consistent with age. Very strong and sturdy.

The dimensions are.

Height-158.5cm.

Width-96cm.

Depth-58.2cm.

VIEWING.

Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks.

If you have any questions about this item please do not hesitate to contact us.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Physical Dimensions

Height

158.5cm (62.40")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

58.2cm (22.91")

Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1202509

Description

-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

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A handsome 17th century Charles II oak chest of drawers which has been adapted, standing on a later solid oak cupboard, in the 17th century style.

Mersham Manor Antiques

The chest- c.1680. The later cupboard, 19th century.

fig 1. A tall dark oak Charles II chest featuring geometric moulded drawers and brass tear-drop handles above a two-door cupboard. — fig 1. 17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

The four long graduating drawers are beautifully decorated to the front, having geometric mouldings, which have a different design to each drawer. The drawers are elm lined, using very thick timbers, all very heavy, solid and sturdy.

fig 2. A tall dark oak Charles II chest featuring geometric moulded drawers and brass tear-drop handles above a two-door cupboard. — fig 2. 17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

Retaining the original and very charming ornate, baroque handles and escutcheons, depicting baroque winged putti.

The hinged cupboard doors with brass bolt locks opens to reveal plenty of storage space, with an oak shelf. Decorated beautifully to the front with geometric mouldings and baroque style escutcheon.

fig 3. A tall dark oak Charles II chest featuring geometric moulded drawers and brass tear-drop handles above a two-door cupboard. — fig 3. 17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

A beautifully and cleverly adapted period chest of drawers, allowing for more storage space.

Rich colour and patina.

Standing on stile feet.

The chest separates from the top.

In excellent antique condition, with general expected signs of use consistent with age. Very strong and sturdy.

fig 4. A tall dark oak Charles II chest featuring geometric moulded drawers and brass tear-drop handles above a two-door cupboard. — fig 4. 17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

The dimensions are.

Height-158.5cm.

Width-96cm.

Depth-58.2cm.

VIEWING.

Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks.

If you have any questions about this item please do not hesitate to contact us.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Physical Dimensions

Height

158.5cm (62.40")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

58.2cm (22.91")

Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1202509

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Charles II oak furniture, dating from the English Restoration period (16601685), typically features geometric panel mouldings, turned ornamentations, and dense dark oak construction.

Seventeenth-century oak chests were constructed using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, hand-planed solid oak boards, side-hung drawer runners, and hand-cast brass teardrop or split-ring drop handles.

Authentic 17th-century pieces display signs of hand-tooling, such as adze marks, uneven pegged joints, iron or early brass hardware, and heavy wear around base rails and drawer runners consistent with age.

Position the chest against a neutral backdrop to highlight its rich patination, balancing its heavy visual weight with contemporary lighting or minimalist decorative objects.

Keep the furniture in a stable environment away from direct heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the patina.

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