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A good, late-17th century, oak chest of drawers |
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| Reference | 10012 |
| PRICE | Sold |
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| Category |
Chests / Chest-on-Chests / Coffers / Cassones / Trunks / |
| Height | 102 cm (40.2") |
| Width | 95 cm (37.4") |
| Depth | 56 cm (22") |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Year | 1675 |
| Medium | oak |
| Country | England |
| Condition | This piece is simple in form, and the applied moulding decoration is characteristic within the period. The colour and patina have matured to an exceptional, crusty, lustrous surface. The graduation of tone ranges from the deep, thick, encrustation on the top and sides, to the lighter tones of the edges and mid-drawer fronts, which is consistent with the physical contact and use of the chest evolving into a subtle attraction in their own right. The moral inscriptions glued to the drawer linings, which is an unusual feature, give this chest great charm and character. They give an inherent connection with 18th century social, history, and a sense of the character of their author Winnifred. |
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