Early 18th Century Oak Lowboy

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A rare early 18th century country lowboy of particularly interesting design possibly Welsh. Having a scrolled top to the leg in the shape of a rams head, the leg terminates in a claw and ball foot carved in an unorthodox manner but nicely executed. The ends have a most unusual applied section to the centre of the freeze again forming a rams head design. The cleated top is superb with matched figured oak boards and inlaid with a fine black and white stringing. We think the Lowboy is a wonderful piece of country Furniture at its best. The colour is excellent, it is in very good original condition apart from the handles that were replaced in keeping with the period.

Physical Dimensions

Height

71cm (27.95")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA415583

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

A rare early 18th century country lowboy of particularly interesting design possibly Welsh.

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Having a scrolled top to the leg in the shape of a rams head, the leg terminates in a claw and ball foot carved in an unorthodox manner but nicely executed.

Holmes Antiques

The ends have a most unusual applied section to the centre of the freeze again forming a rams head design. The cleated top is superb with matched figured oak boards and inlaid with a fine black and white stringing. We think the Lowboy is a wonderful piece of country Furniture at its best. The colour is excellent, it is in very good original condition apart from the handles that were replaced in keeping with the period.