Fine Early 18th Century Walnut Lowboy

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

Exceptional George I Walnut Lowboy of absolutely wonderful faded Walnut colour and patina, retaining the original chased brass handles and lock. The matched walnut veneers are bordered with a fine checkered banding , the top with a double checkered banding. The elegantly shaped cabriole legs are finished at the base with a carved slipper foot that is so typical of this early period. The cross grain ogee moulding to the edge of the top features carved inverted corners to the front. The fine cross grain lip mould to the edge of the drawer fronts is a feature typical of the George I period. The drawer linings are clean and original and made in pine. The period key works the lock to the top drawer.

A fine piece of country house furniture from the early period of English Walnut.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA763515

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

Exceptional George I Walnut Lowboy of absolutely wonderful faded Walnut colour and patina, retaining the original chased brass handles and lock.

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The matched walnut veneers are bordered with a fine checkered banding , the top with a double checkered banding.

Holmes Antiques

The elegantly shaped cabriole legs are finished at the base with a carved slipper foot that is so typical of this early period. The cross grain ogee moulding to the edge of the top features carved inverted corners to the front. The fine cross grain lip mould to the edge of the drawer fronts is a feature typical of the George I period. The drawer linings are clean and original and made in pine. The period key works the lock to the top drawer.

A fine piece of country house furniture from the early period of English Walnut.