Furniture and Works of Art - 11th March 2008

Lot 63

A William and Mary yew wood cabinet on chest

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000

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Description

A William and Mary yew wood cabinet on chest, the moulded cornice above a cushion drawer and a pair of doors enclosing an arrangement of ash banded drawers around a central cupboard door, with secret compartments, fitted replaced brass drop handles, the base with two short and two long conforming drawers with replaced handles and locks, on replaced bun feet, 72.5in (184.2cm) h, 48in (122cm) w, 21.75in (55.3cm) d. Restored, with replacements, the cabinet converted from an escritoire.