Rare 17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers C.1690

17th century

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Description

A rare William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers of unusually small size C.1690.

87 cm wide x 79cm high x 52.5cm depth

A superb chest dating to the late 17th century on bun feet , figured walnut veneers Wonderful deep colour and patina .

The chest with two short drawers and three long drawers , still retaining their original brass pear drop handles & escutcheons , the middle drawer escutcheon embellished with the royal crown .

This chest would have been a very expensive item of furniture when originally purchased in the late 17th century . made bespoke to order in unusually small proportions most probably in London .

Interestingly the 2nd long drawer has been lined with a historical document .

A completely usable chest with smooth running drawers . Very good Antique condition with signs of age and use as to be expected.

UK Delivery: £40

Declaration

School House Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA939456

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Description

A rare William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers of unusually small size C.1690.

87 cm wide x 79cm high x 52.5cm depth

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A superb chest dating to the late 17th century on bun feet , figured walnut veneers Wonderful deep colour and patina.

School House Antiques

fig 1. Rare 17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers C.1690

The chest with two short drawers and three long drawers , still retaining their original brass pear drop handles & escutcheons , the middle drawer escutcheon embellished with the royal crown .

This chest would have been a very expensive item of furniture when originally purchased in the late 17th century . made bespoke to order in unusually small proportions most probably in London .