Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880

Name: Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA997465
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique raised chest. A Korean, elm and pear wood side cabinet with brass fittings, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Superb Korean craftsmanship with delightful brass tones

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select elm shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Pear wood and persimmon adds further distinction

Quartet of small drawers to the upper apron above a cabinet door to centre

Each drawer dressed with a shaped and pierced drop handle over foliate backplates

Fascinating butterfly shaped hinges create a jovial appearance - a Korean symbol of prosperity, pleasure and joy

Circular clasp with loop holding the doors together, with a pin lock for added security

Charming pin lock finished in the form of a decorative fish

Doors open wide to reveal the generous, clean interior

Abundance of shaped brackets adorn the edges of the cabinet

Raised upon four shaped bracket feet beneath a sash lower apron

This is a fascinating antique raised chest, with striking Korean craftsmanship. Versatile and unusual. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 96cm (37.75'')

Max Depth: 43cm (17'')

Max Height: 85.5cm (33.75'')

Door Opening Width: 46cm (18'')

Door Opening Height: 30cm (11.75'')

Interior Width: 88cm (34.75'')

Interior Depth: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Interior Height: 52cm (20.5'')

Drawer Width: 17.5cm (7'')

Drawer Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Drawer Height: 6cm (2.25'')

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Physical Dimensions

Height

85.5cm (33.66")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA997465

Dealers Internal Reference

18.9434

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique raised chest.

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A Korean, elm and pear wood side cabinet with brass fittings, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

London Fine Antiques

Superb Korean craftsmanship with delightful brass tones

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880

Select elm shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Pear wood and persimmon adds further distinction

Quartet of small drawers to the upper apron above a cabinet door to centre

Each drawer dressed with a shaped and pierced drop handle over foliate backplates

fig 2. Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880

Fascinating butterfly shaped hinges create a jovial appearance - a Korean symbol of prosperity, pleasure and joy

Circular clasp with loop holding the doors together, with a pin lock for added security

Charming pin lock finished in the form of a decorative fish

fig 3. Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880

Doors open wide to reveal the generous, clean interior

Abundance of shaped brackets adorn the edges of the cabinet

Raised upon four shaped bracket feet beneath a sash lower apron

This is a fascinating antique raised chest, with striking Korean craftsmanship. Versatile and unusual. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.