Splendid Oak Chest on Chest from Carmarthenshire

Name: Splendid Oak Chest on Chest from Carmarthenshire
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA862430
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Havard and Havard

Description

Of imposing scale, this Welsh oak chest on chest has a number of features which make this such a splendid example of its type.

In two sections, the upper one with a well defined cornice and geometrically inlaid frieze with double ogee carved stops at the top and base of the inlaid canted angles. The sides have a single large recessed panel.

The lower section has a brushing slide and shaped bracket feet with pronounced cusps flanking a central shaped and pierced fretted device resembling a smiling mouth. The sides have a single flush panel.

The graduated drawers retain an almost complete set of original brass handles. The beautifully figured native oak has a rich colour and excellent patina. Carmarthenshire, reputedly from Llanwrda/Llangadog, circa 1795-1810.

Physical Dimensions

Height

201cm (79.13")

Width

109cm (42.91")

Depth

59cm (23.23")

Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA862430

Description

Of imposing scale, this Welsh oak chest on chest has a number of features which make this such a splendid example of its type.

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In two sections, the upper one with a well defined cornice and geometrically inlaid frieze with double ogee carved stops at the top and base of the inlaid canted angles.

Havard and Havard

The sides have a single large recessed panel.

fig 1. Splendid Oak Chest on Chest from Carmarthenshire

The lower section has a brushing slide and shaped bracket feet with pronounced cusps flanking a central shaped and pierced fretted device resembling a smiling mouth. The sides have a single flush panel.

fig 2. Splendid Oak Chest on Chest from Carmarthenshire

The graduated drawers retain an almost complete set of original brass handles. The beautifully figured native oak has a rich colour and excellent patina. Carmarthenshire, reputedly from Llanwrda/Llangadog, circa 1795-1810.