Antique William & Mary English Oak Panelled Geometric Chest of Drawers (Circa 1690)

 

This is a superb quality antique English William & Mary oak geometric moulded chest of drawers, circa 1690, in good condition.

 

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Summary:

·         Item: Chest of Drawers

·         Period: William & Mary

·         Wood: Oak

·         Circa: 1690

·         Provenance: England, UK

·         Geometric design

·         Bobbin frame

·         Moulded panels

·         Baluster drop brass handles

·         Brass escutcheons

·         Working locks & key

·         Hand dovetailed drawers

·         Inset panel sides

·         Peg construction

·         Bun feet

·         Lovely small proportions

·         Very good quality

·         Excellent condition

·         Stunning colour & patination

·         Free 14 day returns policy

 

This is a handsome and very well proportioned antique William & Mary oak geometric moulded chest of drawers, circa 1690.  The chest boasts a three-plank top with four wide drawers below.  The drawer fronts are decorated with mitred geometric moulded panels, flanked by a pretty carved bobbin frame; all of which is typical of this period.  The drawers feature later brass baluster drop handles (possibly Victorian) against floral shaped back plates, along with later carved brass key escutcheons.  The top drawer features a dummy lock, whereas the drawers below feature the original working locks, with a key.  The original drawers are elm lined with a hand-dovetailed construction.  They slide on the original primitive central channels and runners.  The sides of the chest boast decorative inset panels, along with the original backboards.  The chest stands on later bun feet (possibly Victorian) below an elegant moulded frieze.  The frame of the chest has been built using the traditional peg construction method.

 

The chests feature a dark rich brown oak colour.  As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning they have received.

 

This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, from the hallway to the bedroom.  This item would certainly grace any home.  So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

 

Dimensions:  

Height = 89.6cm or 35¼” or 2ft 11¼”

Width = 90.8cm or 35¾” or 2ft 11¾”

Depth = 58cm or 22⅞” or 1ft 10⅞”

 

Condition Report:

This chest is in excellent condition considering the age of the item.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  The brass baluster drop handles and key escutcheons are old replacements (possibly Victorian).  The bun feet are old replacements (possibly Victorian); this is not surprising due to the age of the item and the fact that this chest would have sat on an old stone floor for a very long time.  The chest boasts the original elm drawer linings with the original working locks (the top drawer has a dummy lock), with a key.  The sides and backboards on the chest are also original.  Overall, this item is solid in joint (not loose or wobbly) and is ready to use.

 

Price:

The price for this item is £3,775 excluding delivery.

 

Customer Service:

We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services:

·         Full money back assurance

·         24 hour telephone

·         Worldwide shipping

·         Full insurance of items in transit

·         Full assembly service

·         Packaging removed & recycled

Further Information:

For more information or photographs please email or call us. 

 

Office: 01829 458 070

Julian: 07960 738 212 

Yolanda: 07971 882 567 

 

Customers outside the UK should call: 

 

Office: 00 44 1829 458 070 

Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212 

Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567 

 

Email: info@yolagray.com

UK Delivery:

Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65.  For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.  If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person.  Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.  We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery.  Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location).  We will contact you to arrange the delivery day; please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process.  Delivery includes insurance; we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.

 

Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).  You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition.  We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company.  We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit).  This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

 

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If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time (the shipping quote provided in this eBay advert is a global estimate only – the actual shipping cost will vary by country).  We ask that you have a minimum feedback score of 50 to buy this item.  Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers.  Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you.  We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases).  Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase.  Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers.  The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees. 

 

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Delisting & Sale Cancellation:

This item is currently being advertised elsewhere than eBay.  If it is sold through another sales channel, it will be removed from sale on eBay at the earliest possible time (even if the eBay listing has not ended).  If this item has been purchased through eBay but the item has already been sold via another sales channel prior to the eBay sale, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of this item on eBay.

 

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.  CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations.  All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.  

 

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.  Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds.  Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

 

Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further items and information.

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