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Miniature Walnut Apprentice Chest of Drawers.
John Howkins Antiques
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Miniature Walnut Apprentice Chest of Drawers.

19th century
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A well made Victorian miniature walnut chest of 5 drawers. Bearing label inside stating " Made by Robert Day Rooke of Lancaster, Shipwright and foreman, Wagon Builders, Circa 1850". The chest of typical Victorian round cornered form with 3 long and 2 short drawers and unusual applied mahogany rope twist corners. The moulded plinth base with the original turned bun feet and the drawers are mahogany lined. Often referred to as apprentice pieces or salesman's samples these pieces were often made to show the maker's woodworking skills. This piece would make an ideal collectors cabinet or jewellery box. Sizes:- Height...13.25''..33.5cm. Width..13.75''..35cm. Depth..7.25''..18cm. Free delivery to most of U.K. on this item.

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John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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A well made Victorian miniature walnut chest of 5 drawers.
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Bearing label inside stating " Made by Robert Day Rooke of Lancaster, Shipwright and foreman, Wagon Builders, Circa 1850".
John Howkins Antiques

The chest of typical Victorian round cornered form with 3 long and 2 short drawers and unusual applied mahogany rope twist corners. The moulded plinth base with the original turned bun feet and the drawers are mahogany lined. Often referred to as apprentice pieces or salesman's samples these pieces were often made to show the maker's woodworking skills. This piece would make an ideal collectors cabinet or jewellery box. Sizes:- Height...13.25''..33.5cm. Width..13.75''..35cm. Depth..7.25''..18cm. Free delivery to most of U.K. on this item.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA331489
Dealers Internal Ref
20717
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
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Miniature Walnut Apprentice Chest of Drawers.
Miniature Walnut Apprentice Chest of Drawers.
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Miniature Walnut Apprentice Chest of Drawers.
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