Rare Early 18th Century Red Walnut Lowboy

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A Fine and superbly designed early 18th Century Red Walnut Lowboy of the most superb colour retaining wonderful original patinated Queen Anne chased handles. The fabulously shaped elegant cabriole legs along with the impressive accentuated shaping of the apron help to make this piece special. The drawer linings are all original and made in Oak. The front and ends are solid red Walnut, the top is quarter veneered in highly figured red Walnut and feather banded in Ash as was popular at this period to create a contrast.

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA704344

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 Fine and superbly designed early 18th Century Red Walnut Lowboy of the most superb colour retaining wonderful original patinated Queen Anne chased handles.

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The fabulously shaped elegant cabriole legs along with the impressive accentuated shaping of the apron help to make this piece special.

Holmes Antiques

The drawer linings are all original and made in Oak. The front and ends are solid red Walnut, the top is quarter veneered in highly figured red Walnut and feather banded in Ash as was popular at this period to create a contrast.