Lot 197 , A William and Mary oyster veneered laburnum and walnut chest

A William and Mary oyster veneered laburnum and walnut chest with scrollwork marquetry to the top, two short and three graduated long drawers, on later turned feet, 97cm wide, 57cm deep, 83cm high
£1,500-2,000

Condition:
Overall of a good rich gingery brown tone and fair state of polish, minor surface scuffs, scratches and small dents throughout, the top showing some slight undulation, with the top moulding starting to pull away from the sides, handles are a later replacement, escutcheons also later, locks may be original but no key present. Very small sections of moulding missing mostly where they join, feet are later, both sides inlaid with a diamond shaped pattern again with some small losses to the veneers particularly lower down. The width of the main body is 96cm

Sold for £1,900