Unusual Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers with Lift Up Top

Name: Unusual Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers with Lift Up Top
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA350547
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Mersham Manor Antiques

Description

An unusual English late 17th Century oak chest of drawers, having much charm and character.

c1690.

The lift-up, two plank top with moulded edge, opens on the original strap-hinges, to reveal a deep storage compartment. Decorated to the front with brass drop-handles and escutcheon, so appears to be a drawer.

Below are two drawers, each divided with applied mouldings, having brass-drop handles and escutcheons.

Standing on wonderful large bun-feet.

Original iron locks, the drop-handles are possible re-placements, but are from the period and stylistically correct. The escutcheons are replacements.

The character to this unusual chest is wonderful, full of warmth and charm, very tactile, with a glowing, rich patina.

The condition is excellent antique condition, strong and sturdy. With all the wonderful characterful knocks and bumps, and signs of use you would expect.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

The dimensions are.

Height-75cm.

Length-105cm.

Depth-50cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

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.

ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS.

Cash on collection.

Bank transfer.

Cheque.

Bankers draft

Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA350547

Description

An unusual English late 17th Century oak chest of drawers, having much charm and character.

c1690.

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The lift-up, two plank top with moulded edge, opens on the original strap-hinges, to reveal a deep storage compartment.

Mersham Manor Antiques

Decorated to the front with brass drop-handles and escutcheon, so appears to be a drawer.

fig 1. Unusual Late 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers With Lift Up Top — fig 1. Unusual Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers with Lift Up Top

Below are two drawers, each divided with applied mouldings, having brass-drop handles and escutcheons.

Standing on wonderful large bun-feet.

Original iron locks, the drop-handles are possible re-placements, but are from the period and stylistically correct. The escutcheons are replacements.

fig 2. Unusual Late 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers With Lift Up Top — fig 2. Unusual Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers with Lift Up Top

The character to this unusual chest is wonderful, full of warmth and charm, very tactile, with a glowing, rich patina.

The condition is excellent antique condition, strong and sturdy. With all the wonderful characterful knocks and bumps, and signs of use you would expect.