14th Nov, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST
A Late 17th Century Oak and Feather-Banded Chest on Stand, the bold cornice above three short and three long drawers, the base with a long frieze drawer above an arched apron with inverted cup and cover legs joined by a flattened stretcher and bun feet, 102cm by 59cm by 153cm
Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
In good cosmetic condition, recently polished/ restored drawers with new runners, carved legs, general losses to the carved detail, stretcher has old decay with later wooden feet, brasses replaced with traces of previous handle marks visible on some drawers (see image)
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction, 14th Nov, 2020
Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction
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