It was listed by Carse Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
The top section veneered in yew-wood and fruitwood. The wide bandings and mouldings are all fruitwood. The ends are burr yew-wood. The doors are a fabulous grain yew-wood that must have been cut in a certain way to get the grain pattern. The inside of the doors are wonderful yew-wood oysters. The interior fully fitted with all the original doors and cupboards etc, all in yew-wood, the drawers lined in walnut.
Both the locks are original spring type locks so the doors are opened with the key in both cases. The door hinges are old replacements, originally it would have had pin hinges top and bottom. The whole piece is a wonderful colour. It has had various minor restorations over the years but nothing serious and the pine framing of the stand shows signs of old worm.
The only point worth mentioning is some of the interior drawers have been shortened in length by about 1/4" - 3/8" sometime in the 19th century due to carcass shrinkage, I expect they stuck out too much so the doors wouldn't close, but only an expert would even notice this.
My personal opinion is it is probably Flemish in origin, certainly the locks are very much Flemish in style.
With out any doubt, the best piece of yew-wood furniture I have ever handled.
SIZE; 30" wide, 18" from front to back and 5 foot high.
Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page
Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA
Rare 17th Century Yew-wood Cabinet on Stand
