Lot 613 , Early 18th century crossbanded walnut chest on chest(-)

An early 18th century crossbanded walnut chest on chest, of two short and six long drawers, on bracket feet, W.3ft 5in. D.1ft 11in. H.5ft 6in.
Estimate £300-400

Top and bottom are a marriage, average to poor condition in places, upper chest has been cut in half and re-attached, shrinkage to pine carcass, oak drawer linings and veneers, some replacement veneers, slight old worm damage, later handles with filled holes from previous others.


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Sold for £440