Antique Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, William III Period, Circa 1700

Our Stock # 18.7292

This is an antique two piece chest of drawers. An English, oak bedroom or hall tallboy cabinet, dating to the William III period of the late 17th century, circa 1700.

• Fascinating example of late 17th century furniture
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good antique order
• Select oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays
• Mellow caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish

• Arranged as a suite of two small drawers over three graduated, of full width
• Each drawer front with cockbeaded frieze in alternate, bold forms
• Dressed with small brass drop handles, decorated as acorns with crosshatch engravings
• Pierced brass lock escutcheons with figural masques over inset locks — keys absent

• Two piece cabinet for ease of movement, the upper sitting neatly against the base
• Rolled edge to the mid point, intersecting the pairs of drawers
• Tiered lower apron sits above a quartet of squat bun fee

This is a fantastic antique chest of drawers, of great age and lasting quality. Striking decorative forms and rich colour create an alluring piece of William III furniture. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 106.5cm (42'')
Max Depth: 62cm (24.5'')
Max Height: 94cm (37'')