reserved SA1206777

RESERVED

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jul 2012

Browse dealers 176 items

About Us

Decorative antiques & interiors

Id #SA1206777

PDF

SAVE

Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

17th century

For Sale by Hand of Glory (Reserved for a buyer)

Description

A Charles II Oak Chest Of Drawers, late 17th Century, the rectangular planked top with moulded edge over four graduated drawers with geometric mouldings applied to fronts and flanked by raised mouldings, the top of the bottom half with a dentil moulding where the chest splits in two, with panelled sides and original planted back and raised on stile feet. The brass excutcheons appear to be original but the pear shaped drop handes are replacements.

A good, honest, chest recently acquired from a 17th Century Wiltshire farmhouse,

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09447439

Dealer's Item Date17th Century

Sellingantiques Date17th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 330-360 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:

Two-part joined construction: designed for carrying up narrow seventeenth-century staircases.

Panelled oak back with pegged joints: traditional early framing before thin nailed backboards.

Geometric mitred mouldings on drawer fronts: classic cabinet work of the Charles II era.

Dentil moulding run across the mid-rail: architectural detailing.

Wide quarter-sawn oak top boards: natural shrinkage gaps from centuries of drying.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

63cm (24.80")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1206777

Description

A good, honest, chest recently acquired from a 17th Century Wiltshire farmhouse,

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09447439

Dealer's Item Date17th Century

Sellingantiques dating17th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 330-360 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:

Two-part joined construction: designed for carrying up narrow seventeenth-century staircases.

Panelled oak back with pegged joints: traditional early framing before thin nailed backboards.

Geometric mitred mouldings on drawer fronts: classic cabinet work of the Charles II era.

Dentil moulding run across the mid-rail: architectural detailing.

Wide quarter-sawn oak top boards: natural shrinkage gaps from centuries of drying.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

63cm (24.80")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1206777

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hand of Glory Profile Page

PDF

SAVE

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles.

1 / 15

Archive I

Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

Archive II

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View II

Archive III

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View III

Archive IV

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View IV

Archive V

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View V

Archive VI

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View VI

Archive VII

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View VII

Archive VIII

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View VIII

Archive IX

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View IX

Archive X

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View X

Archive XI

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View XI

Archive XII

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View XII

Archive XIII

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View XIII

Archive XIV

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View XIV

Archive XV

A 17th-century Charles II dark oak two-part chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred drawer mouldings and brass teardrop handles. View XV

Furniture produced during the reign of Charles II (16601685) reflects the Restoration era, moving away from Puritan simplicity toward decorative detail. Typical features include high-relief geometric mouldings, rich dark native oak construction, brass drop handles, and split-spindle or turned embellishments.

Chests from this era were primarily crafted from solid native oak using joinery techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints held with wooden pegs. Larger chests were constructed in two horizontal parts to facilitate movement through narrow doorways and staircases, with drawers supported on side runners.

Authentic 17th-century pieces display irregular hand-sawn timber marks, hand-carved mitred geometric applied mouldings, and genuine wear patterns around handles and bases. Key structural evidence includes side-hung drawer grooves, original iron nail construction inside drawer casings, and hand-chiseled mortise joints.

A dark oak geometric chest provides an architectural anchor when placed against neutral or contemporary backgrounds. Combining heavy historical timber with modern lighting, contemporary artwork, or minimalist glass decor creates a balanced contrast between period character and current design.

Clean the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve timber hydration and patina. Maintain steady indoor temperature and moisture levels, keeping the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinking, splitting, or joint looseness.

Hand of Glory

Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Late 17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680

Good Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers – Moulded Front, Circa 1680

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

Charles II Oak Moulded Chest of Drawers

17th Century Geometric Design Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680

Charles II Oak and Walnut Geometeric Chest of Drawers

Charles II Period Oak Chest of Drawers

Small Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century Georgian Period Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers | 18th Century

Late 17th-century English Oak Chest of Drawers

Hand of Glory

Email Hand of Glory

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

The Sustainable Choice

Cataloguer’s note

FAQs

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories

Hand of Glory

Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Late 17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680

Good Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers – Moulded Front, Circa 1680

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

Charles II Oak Moulded Chest of Drawers

17th Century Geometric Design Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680

Charles II Oak and Walnut Geometeric Chest of Drawers

Charles II Period Oak Chest of Drawers

Small Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century Georgian Period Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers | 18th Century

Late 17th-century English Oak Chest of Drawers

Hand of Glory

Email Hand of Glory

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

The Sustainable Choice

Cataloguer’s note

FAQs

What are the key characteristics of Charles II period furniture?

How were 17th-century oak chests constructed?

How do you identify authentic 17th-century geometric oak furniture?

How can a 17th-century oak chest be integrated into modern interiors?

How should antique oak furniture be maintained and preserved?

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories