An olivewood oyster veneered chest of drawers, circa 1690 and later, 72cm high, 83.5cm wide, 51cm deep For a related chest of drawers incorporating similar veneers see, Sotheby's, Important English Furniture, 3rd July 2003, Lot 12 (£19,200). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Some sections of replacement veneer. Lockplates to four upper drawer have been removed and replaced with blocks of timber. There is some variation in the construction of one upper drawer - it is shorter in depth and the dovetails are noticeably shorter in size. It is possible this drawer is an old replacement with the original veneers re-applied to the front. Some later moulding applied to interior of drawers. Handles are 18th century replacements. Locks to two lower drawers appear original. No key present. Feet are later replacements but match the colour well. Backboard are old replacements. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
An olivewood oyster veneered chest of drawers, circa 1690 and later, 72cm high, 83.5cm wide, 51cm deep For a related chest of drawers incorporating similar veneers see, Sotheby's, Important English Furniture, 3rd July 2003, Lot 12 (£19,200). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Some sections of replacement veneer. Lockplates to four upper drawer have been removed and replaced with blocks of timber. There is some variation in the construction of one upper drawer - it is shorter in depth and the dovetails are noticeably shorter in size. It is possible this drawer is an old replacement with the original veneers re-applied to the front. Some later moulding applied to interior of drawers. Handles are 18th century replacements. Locks to two lower drawers appear original. No key present. Feet are later replacements but match the colour well. Backboard are old replacements. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
