Large Marble Top Semainier Chest of Drawers C.1860.

Name: Large Marble Top Semainier Chest of Drawers C.1860.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA826263
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Unusually large 19th.c. French rosewood and marble top semainier chest of drawers c.1860. At 44½" wide it is considerably larger that many we see. Original rouge griotte marble top with a thumb moulded edge over seven drawers (one for each day of the week – hence the name semainier). Beautifully figured rosewood veneers across the front and sides laid in a symmetrical pattern with contrasting borders and inlaid stringing. Original fine quality gilded and pierced ormolu escutcheons and mounts to the drawer fronts, shoulders, apron and feet. Chestnut back panels and drawer linings with blue water pattern moire fabric. Excellent colour and ccondition with some minor repairs to the veneers. Cleaned and polished in our workshops. Original locks, key supplied.

Dimensions: width 44½", depth 17½", height 60".

Physical Dimensions

Height

152cm (59.84")

Width

113cm (44.49")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA826263

Dealers Internal Reference

34324

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Unusually large 19th.c. French rosewood and marble top semainier chest of drawers c.1860. At 44½" wide it is considerably larger that many we see.

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Original rouge griotte marble top with a thumb moulded edge over seven drawers (one for each day of the week – hence the name semainier).

Collinge Antiques

Beautifully figured rosewood veneers across the front and sides laid in a symmetrical pattern with contrasting borders and inlaid stringing. Original fine quality gilded and pierced ormolu escutcheons and mounts to the drawer fronts, shoulders, apron and feet. Chestnut back panels and drawer linings with blue water pattern moire fabric. Excellent colour and ccondition with some minor repairs to the veneers. Cleaned and polished in our workshops. Original locks, key supplied.

Dimensions: width 44½", depth 17½", height 60".