Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Summary:
• Item: Chest of Drawers
• Period: Charles II / William & Mary
• Wood: Oak
• Circa: 1690
• Provenance: England
• Geometric design
• Two-part chest
• Moulded frame & panels
• Old replacement pear drop handles
• Old replacement brass key escutcheons
• Working locks (with key)
• 5 hand dovetailed oak lined drawers
• Twin inset panel sides
• Peg construction
• Old replacement bun feet
• Lovely proportions
• Stunning original polish & patination
• Good condition
• Separates into two sections for ease of access
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th Century William & Mary solid oak geometric moulded chest of drawers, circa 1690, constructed in two parts, with stunning colour, in excellent overall condition.
The top two drawers are constructed to appear as a single full-width drawer, separated by a faux key escutcheon. The drawer fronts are decorated with mitred geometric moulded panels, flanked by a simple frame; all of which is typical of this period. Each drawer features a different design. The drawers incorporate old replacement brass drop ring handles, shaped foliate brass back plates and coat of arms key escutcheons. The three full-width drawers feature working locks and there is a working key. The drawers are oak lined. The chest features solid inset panel sides, along with the original backboards and floor. The chest terminates on an elegant moulded frieze and is raised on old replacement bun feet. The frame of the chest has been built using the traditional peg construction method. The chest breaks down into two sections, allowing for easier access, especially upstairs.
Dimensions:
External Height = 95.4cm or 37½” or 3ft 1½”
Top Section Height = 39.2cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Top Section Width = 95.4cm or 37½” or 3ft 1½”
Top Section Depth = 53.3cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Bottom Section Height = 57.2cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Bottom Section Width = 97.2cm or 38¼” or 3ft 2¼”
Bottom Section Depth = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent overall, considering the age of the item. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and top but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass pear-drop handles, foliate backplates and coat of arms key escutcheons are old replacements. The drawers retain the original oak drawer linings. There are working locks to all three full-width drawers (with a key), with a faux lock situated between the two top drawers. The chest stands on later replacement bun feet. Chests of drawers of this age usually have replacement feet due to the period of time they have stood on damp floors. Evidence of historical wood-worm, which has been thoroughly treated (please note, this chest is over 300 years old and some woodworm is inevitable in items of this age). The sides, backboards and floor on the chest are all original.
Free UK Delivery*:
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
Ref. 53279
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
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Antique English 17th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Two Part Chest of Drawers (Circa 1690)
