An figured-ash geometric chest of drawers, circa 1700
An early 18th Century figured-ash geometric chest of drawers
The cleated top above four graduated drawers, each with the same unusual mitre moulding, on turned bun front feet, 83.5cm wide x 57cm deep x 92cm high, (32.5" wide x 22" deep x 36" high)
Sold for £1,625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Oak Furniture the British Tradition, V. Chinnery, p.352, pl.12., illustrates a small bureau showing the finely-marked grain of English field-grown ash, similar to the timber found on this chest.

Category: Furniture / Oak Furniture


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