Antique Chest Of Drawers

A George III oak Dresser, A George III ivory painted Settee, A George III satinwood Pembroke Table, A Regency rosewood Games Table

A George III oak Dresser, circa
1770, the raised open-shelf back above
three drawers, on tapered square legs,
197cm. high by 156cm. wide; oft. 5l/nn.

An Italian walnut Cass one, circa
1690, hinged cover with a den tilled
frieze, the canted corners with scroll
carving and cherub heads, with mitered
moldings and carved feet, 173cm. wide;
5ft. 8in.

A Regency mahogany Wardrobe,
made-up, formerly part of a bookcase, with
receded terminals, the molded and
inlaid cornice above a pair of brass grille
doors, with pleated silk panels and
enclosing a lined interior with hanging
space, on a plinth base, 240cm. high by
150cm. wide; 7ft.

A George III ivory painted
Settee, circa 1800, the arched cresting
rail above solid vase-shaped splats with
foliate motifs, the button-upholstered
bow-fronted seat with ring turned legs
and castors, restored, 175cm. wide; 5ft. 9in.

A Regency mahogany Bedside Commode, circa 1810, with ebonized stringing, the sides with pierced carrying handles, with a cupboard above a converted drawer, on square legs,

restored, 48cm. wide

A George III mahogany Side Table, circa 1760, with two drawers, on molded and chamfered square legs,114cm. wide; 3ft. 9m.

A George III mahogany kneehole Dressing Tame, circa 1800, the frieze with a drawer, the recessed cupboard flanked by six short drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 86 by 110cm.;

2ft. by 3ft. 7in.

A George III mahogany serpentine-fronted Dressing Chest, circa 1780, with canted fluted corners, the frieze drawer with a baize-lined slide and compartments, below are three

long graduated drawers and shaped bracket feet, 81cm. high by 91.5cm. wide; 2ft. 8in. by 3ft.

A George III satinwood Pembroke Table, circa 1790, the rectangular top with broad burr walnut banding and kingwood cross banding, the whole inlaid with satinwood and hardwood

stringing, the frieze with a drawer, the tapered square legs ending in brass capping and castors, restored.

A George II mahogany kneehole Dressing Table, circa 1750, the cross banded top above a frieze drawer and apron drawer, the recessed cupboard flanked by six short drawers, on

shaped bracket feet, restored, 77cm. wide; 2ft. 62in.

A George II mahogany Bureau
Bookcase, circa 1750, the swan-neck
pediment with eagle finial, the pair of
fielded panel doors enclosing adjustable
shelves, the fall revealing a serpentine
and fitted interior with eagle-head
finials, below is an arrangement of two
short and three long drawers, on later
shaped bracket feet, faults, 240cm. high by
94cm. wide; 7ft.

A George III mahogany
break-front Sideboard, circa 1800, with
satinwood-strung borders and shell
medallions, the cutlery drawer and
arched apron drawer flanked by bowed
wings with a deep drawer and a
cupboard enclosing two short drawers,
the side with a pot cupboard, the
tapered square legs with collars, 94cm.
high by 198cm3ft.  by 6ft. 6in.

A George III mahogany Bureau,
circa 1780, the fall revealing a fitted
interior, below are four long graduated
drawers, on ogee bracket feet, distressed.

A George IV mahogany bow-front
Sideboard, circa 1825, the cutlery
drawer and arched apron drawer
flanked by a cellaret drawer and two
short drawers, the projecting corners
above ring turned legs, 174cm. wide;
5ft. 82in.

A George II mahogany
rectangular drop-leaf Table, circa 1750,
on circular tapering legs with pad feet,
92 by 116cm. extended; 3ft. by 3ft.

A Regency rosewood Games Table, circa 1815, the bowed ends with hinged covers and pierced brass gallery, the reversible top with chessboard inlay and revealing a lined

backgammon inset, the frieze with two narrow drawers, the solid end supports surmounted by an arched stretcher rail, the splayed feet ending in brass paw finials and castors,

restored, 122cm. wide; 4ft.

A George II red walnut Bureau Bookcase, circa 1740, the molded cornice above a fielded paneled door, the fall revealing a fitted interior, below are four long graduated drawers,

on shaped bracket feet, 194cm. high by 74cm. wide; 6ft. 5l/zm. by 2ft. 5in

A George IV mahogany pedestal Table, circa 1825, the rectangular top above a bold turned pillar and large molded quadruple splayed legs ending in brass capping and castors,

altered, formerly part of a larger table, 125 by 160cm.; 4ft.  by 5ft. 3in.

A George III mahogany Side Table, circa 1760, with three drawers and a shaped apron, on chamfered square legs, restored, 79cm. wide; 2ft. 7in.

A George III mahogany Drawing
Table, circa 1790, the rectangular
hinged top with gilt-tooled leather inset,
on ratchet support, the frieze with a side
drawer, the sides with saddle-shaped
hinged leaves, the apron drawer above
chamfered square legs and castors,
restored, 52cm. wide;  91/2m.

A William IV rosewood drum-top
Table, circa 1835, the tooled claret
leather-inset top above alternate real and
dummy drawers, the lotus-clad pillar
with a reform base, on bun feet and
concealed castors, 132cm. dial.; 4ft. 4in.

WALNUT OCCASIONAL TABLE, ANTIQUE BOW-FRONT CHEST, GILT-METAL MOUNTED TABLE, ANTIQUE WARDROBE

A WALNUT OCCASIONAL TABLE, Victorian, with circular top and triform galleried undertier, cm. high

A SET OF TWELVE BEECHWOOD CHAIRS, Louis XVI style, with oval button upholstered backs and bowed seats, on fluted turned legs

AN ANTIQUE EXTENDING DINING TABLE, Regency, comprising: two D-shaped ends and a leaf insertion, on ring-turned legs, cm. wide. by cm. long fully extended

A BOW-FRONT CHEST, George III, with two short and three long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, cm. high by cm. wide.

A PAIR OF WALNUT DINING CHAIRS, George I, with vase-shaped splats and drop-in seats, on cabriole legs

AN ANTIQUE BOW-FRONT CHEST, early 19th Century and 18th Century, the inlaid top above an arrangement of five drawers, on bracket feet, cm. wide.

AN ANTIQUE AND PARCEL-
GILT WALL MIRROR, George III style,
the bevelled glass within a fretwork frame
surmounted by a carved eagle, cm.
high

A WALNUT BUREAU, Queen Anne style, the fall above three inverted serpentine drawers, on shell carved cabriole legs, cm. wide.

A WALNUTX-FRAME STOOL, Victorian, with a needlepoint cover, the supports joined by a jewelled stretcher and with dolphins head feet

A ROSEWOOD WORK-TABLE, mid-19th Century and 18th Century, with a serpentine hinged top and cabriole legs, cm. wide.

AN ANTIQUE WARDROBE, Victorian, the lower central chest with two short and three long drawers, flanked by a pair of cupboards, on a plinth base, with reel mouldings throughout,

cm. high by cm. wide.

A KINGWOOD AND GILT-METAL
MOUNTED VITRINE, Louis XV style, with
Vernis Martin decorated panels on cabriole
legs, cm. high by cm. wide.

AN ANTIQUE CHEST, George III, with two short and three long drawer, on bracket feet, cm. wide.

ANAMBOYNA AND CROSSBANDED COMMODE, Louis XVI style, modern, with a serpentine alabaster top and gilt-metal mounts, on fluted turned feet, cm. wide.

A PAIR OF CARVED AND PAINTED FAUTEUILS, Louis XVI style, with pierced ribbon crestings and claret damask upholstery, on fluted legs

A PAIR OF CARVED BEECHWOOD FAUTEUILS, Louis XVI style, with floral crestings and striped damask upholstery, on fluted turned legs

A GILT-METAL MOUNTED TABLE, Louis XVI style, with a tulipwood and amboyna veneered top, cm diam.

A MARQUETRY COMMODE,
Louis XV style, with a green marble top and
gilt-metal mounts, cm. wide.

A KINGWOOD PARQUETRY CABINET, Louis XV style, with a green marble top above a door enclosing a mirrored interior, cm. wide.

A BURR-VENEERED TABLE OUVRAGE, Louis XV style, with gilt-metal mounts and cabriole legs, cm. wide.

OAK PARTNERS DESK, ANTIQUE AND SATINWOOD BANDED SIDE TABLE, BURR-WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE, CARVED OAK COFFER

A BURR-VENEERED TABLE AMBULANTE, Louis XV style, with gilt-metal mounts and three drawers, on cabriole legs, cm. wide.

A PARQUETRY PEDESTAL, Louis XVI style, with a green marble top and gilt-metal mounts, cm. high

AN OAK PARTNERS DESK, 19th Century and 18th Century, with an arrangement of fourteen drawers and a pair of cupboard doors, on plinth bases, cm. wide. by cm. deep

A MATCHED SET OF SIX ELM AND FRUITWOOD RAIL BACK CHAIRS, George III, early 19th Century and 18th Century, with solid seats and square legs joined by stretchers, including

cushions

AN ANTIQUE AND SATINWOOD INLAID SIDEBOARD, Edwardian, with a raised back and tapering legs, on spade feet, cm. wide.

A PAIR OF CARVED PEDESTALS, late th/early 19th Century and 18th Century, with composite capitals above fluted pIIIars, formerly gilt or painted, cm.

A BURR-WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE, Dutch, 19th Century and 18th Century style, with inlaid interior stationery compartments including simulated book spines, cm.

AN ANTIQUE BOW-FRONT SIDEBOARD, George III, with an arrangement of drawers, on tapering legs and spade feet, cm. wide.

AN ANTIQUE BOW FRONT CHEST, George III, with an arrangement of five drawers, on bracket feet, cm. wide.

AN ANTIQUE CHEST-ON CHEST, George III, of bow front form, with an arrangement of six drawers, on bracket feet, possibly reduced in height, cm. high by cm. wide.”

AN ANTIQUE AND MARQUETRY BOMBE COMMODE, Dutch, 19th Century and 18th Century style, modern, with three drawers and square faults, cm. high by cm.

AN ANTIQUE SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, Victorian, with arched glazed doors above a writing drawer and panelled doors, cm. high by cm. wide.

A BLACK JAPANNED AND CANE CHAIR, George IV, with neo-Classical painted decoration and square splayed
legs

A PAIR OF BLACK PAPIER MACHE CHAIRS, Victorian, with pierced spoon backs, bowed cane seats and slender cabriole legs

A PROVINCIAL WALNUT SIDE TABLE, George II, with three drawers, on cabriole legs, cm. wide.

A GILT GESSO WALL MIRROR, Regency with alterations, the verre eglomise anthemion frieze panel above columnar mouldings, cm. wide.

AN ANTIQUE AND SATINWOOD BANDED SIDE TABLE, part early 19th Century and 18th Century, of bow-front form, with three drawers, on cabriole legs, cm. wide.

A LARGE MAHOGANY WRITING TABLE, Victorian, the leather inset top above four drawers, on turned baluster legs, cm. wide.

A YEW-WOOD GAMES TABLE, early Victorian, possibly Irish, the circular top with a parquetry chess-board, on a pedestal support, cm. diam,—

A CARVED WALNUT AND BEECHWOOD REFECTORY TABLE, late Victorian, on four baluster turned and square legs joined by stretchers,  cm.
long

A SET OF EIGHT DINING CHAIRS,
Edwardian, with carved cresting rails and
tapered square legs, bearing trade label,
Boardman &f Sons, London, regd.

AN ANTIQUE CYLINDER DESK,
Edwardian, inlaid with stringing, on tapering
square legs with castors, faults. cm.
wide.

AN ANTIQUE EXTENDING
DINING TABLE, Victorian, the rectangular
top including two leaf insertions, on fluted
turned legs, cm. wide. by cm. long when
fully extended

A CARVED OAK COFFER, part th
Century, with a triple lozenge panel front,
cm. wide.

A SET OF SIX MAHOGANY
DINING CHAIRS, early Victorian, with
serpentine seats and reeded turned legs

AN ANTIQUE TRAY-TOP
COMMODE, George III. with shaped apron
and square legs. cm. wvit—

AN OAK CHEST, early 19th Century and 18th Century,
with an arrangement of six drawers, on
bracket feet, cm. wide.; together with a
mahogany Step Commode, Victorian, on
turned feet, cm. wide.; and an oak Hall
Chair, late Victorian

A walnut and featherbanded Chest,
George I, formerly the upper section of a
Chest-on-Chest, with an arrangement of six
drawers, flanked by fluted corners, cm.

WALNUT FURNITURE, George I carved red walnut Armchair, Queen Anne walnut and featherbanded Chest-on-Stand, George I walnut Bureau

A Queen Anne walnut Chest,  inlaid with featherbanding, with two short and three long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, restored, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft.

A George I walnut Chair,  the scroll cresting rail above a vase-shaped splat and slip-in needlework seat, the carved cabriole legs with H-shaped stretchers and pad feet, one

scroll to the knee lacking, worm

A Queen Anne walnut Chest-oa-
Stand, made-up, inlaid with satinwood
stringing, the moulded cornice above two
short and three long graduated drawers,
the stand with two drawers and a shaped
apron, on cabriole legs and pad feet.
restored, cm.

A pair of George I walnut Chairs,
with vase-shaped splats and
slip-in seats, the square legs joined by
stretchers

A Queen Anne walnut and
crossbanded Bureau,  inlaid
with featherbanding, the fall with a folio
rest and revealing a stepped and fitted
interior with a well, below are two short
and two.long drawers, on later shaped
bracket feet, restored, cm. high by  cm.
wide.; ft. Vin. by ft.

A WIIIiam and Mary oyster walnut and satinwood banded Chest-on-Stand,  with satinwood banding and segmented veneers, with two short and two long drawers, the stand with a

drawer and spiral-twist legs joined by stretchers, on bun feet, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft. Ain. by ft. lin., the stand with alterations

A Queen Anne walnut and crossbanded Escritoire-on-Chest,  inlaid with featherbanding, the moulded cornice and cushion frieze drawer above a fall revealing an arrangement of

pigeon-holes, small drawers and a cupboard, below are two short and two long drawers, on later shaped bracket feet, restored, faults, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft. Ain. by ft. in.

A George II large red walnut oval drop-leaf Table,  with ogee arched apron, the bold cabriole legs ending in pad feet, one pad foot partially lacking,  by cm. extended; ft. in.

by ft.

A George I carved red walnut
Armchair,  with vase-shaped
splat and eagle head arms, the stuffed
bowed seat above cabriole legs with scroll
knees, on daw and ball feet, restored

A WIIIiam and Mary-style walnut
Torchere, made-up, the decagonal top
with starburst inlay, the turned and
chamfered tapered pIIIar above tripod
scroll supports, cm. high; ft. in.

A George II red walnut kneehole Dressing Table,  with a frieze drawer and shallow apron drawer, the recessed cupboard flanked by six short drawers, on shaped bracket feet, cm.

high by cm. wide.; ft.  by ft. in.

A WIIIiam and Mary walnut Chest-on-Stand,  the sides in pine, the crossbanded drawers with later cock beading, the stand with a drawer above shaped brackets, now lacking legs,

faults, altered and restored, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft. in. by ft. in.

A George II walnut oval drop-leaf Table,  on circular tapering legs and pad feet, faults,  by cm. extended; ft. m. by ft. m.

A Queen Anne-style walnut and crossbanded Side Table, made-up, inlaid with featherbanding, the quarter veneered top above three drawers and a shaped apron, on cabriole legs and

pad feet, cm. wide.; ft. in.

A Queen Anne walnut and featherbanded Chest-on-Stand,  the moulded cornice above two short and three long drawers, the later stand with a convex apron and cabriole legs, on pad

feet, faults, restored, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft. in. by ft. Ain.

A WIIIiam and Mary oyster walnut
cushion frame Wall Mirror,
with later rectangular plate and an ovolo
surround, restored, now lacking the
surmount, cm. high by cm. wide.;
ft. Whin, by lft. Vin.

A George I walnut Chest-on-Chest,  inlaid with featherbanding, the moulded cornice above three short and three long graduated drawers, below are two short and two long

drawers, the sides with crossbanding, on shaped bracket feet, restored and re-veneered, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft.  by ft. in.

A George I walnut Bureau, circa
with later mahogany crossbanding
and satinwood inlay, including an oval
medallion with ivory cherub motifs, the
fall revealing a fitted interior with
pigeon-holes and six small drawers,
below are four long graduated drawers,
on later bracket feet, altered and restored,
cm. high by .cm. wide.; ft.  by
ft.

A Wiffin aad Mary walnut and
seaweed imiipilij Cabmrt-on-Stand,
the moulded cornice above a
cushion frieze drawer, the pair of doors
revealing a cupboard surrounded by an
arrangement of drawers and enclosing
four further drawers, the stand with a
drawer and shaped apron, now on
cabriole legs and pad feet, restored, veneers
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Provenance: By repute formerly the ptupem of the Rowley Family in Shrewsbury.

GEORGIAN AND REGENCY FURNITURE, George III mahogany Sofa Table, Regency mahogany rectangular Pembroke Table, Chinese black lacquer Cabinet-on-Stand

A George III mahogany Sofa Table,  inlaid with ebonised stringing, the frieze with two drawers, the solid lyre-shaped end supports joined bv an arched stretcher, the splayed

legs ending in brass cappings and castors, cm. wide. when closed; ft.

A George III mahogany and rosewood crossbanded D-shaped Card Table,  inlaid with satin wood stringing, the fold-over top revealing a green baize lining, the turned and reeded

tapering legs ending in brass cappings and castors, the top warped, cm. wide.; ft. Whin.

A George III mahogany and brass-bound Wine Cooler,  of
elongated octagonal form, with brass
carrying handles, the hinged cover
revealing a zinc-lined and divided
interior, the combined stand with fluted
apron and fluted chamfered legs, cm.
wide.; ft. lin.

A George II red walnut Side Table,  the frieze drawer formerly with divisions, on cabriole legs with lappet knees and pad feet, restored, cm. wide.; ft. in.

A WIIIiam and Mary oyster walnut Cabinet-on-Stand,  with chevron ivory inlaid borders, the arrangement of eight drawers surrounding a cupboard enclosing five drawers, the stand

with a drawer and a shaped apron, the later turned japanned legs joined by stretchers, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft. in. by ft.  in.

A pair of George III mahogany and upholstered Armchairs, the oval backs, padded arms and bowed seats covered in pink damask, the tapered square legs carved with bell flowers and

surmounted by paterae, the feet with fluted collars, restored

A George III mahogany Bureau,  the cleated fall revealing a fitted interior, below are four long graduated drawers and shaped bracket feet, on modern castors, restored, cm.

high by cm. wide.; ft. Vin. by ft.

A set of eight Regency mahogany
Chairs,  including two
armchairs, with rail backs and X-shaped
splats, the striped brocade Trafalgar
seats above sabre legs, restored

A George III carved mahogany
pie-crust Table,  the
associated tilt-top above a birdcage
support, the stop-fluted and baluster
turned pIIIar above acanthus-clad tripod
supports, on castors, restored, cm. diam.;
ft.

A George III mahogany and
satinwood crossbanded Work Table,
with chequered banding and
ebonised stringing, the frieze with two
drawers simulating three drawers, the
ring turned legs joined by X-shaped
stretchers, veneers partially lacking, cm.
wide.; lft. Vin.

A nest of three Regency rosewood
Tables,  the larger table with
a chessboard inset, on turned end
supports, with scroll pole stretchers and
scroll feet, faults,  cm. wide.; lft. in.

A George III small mahogany
Bureau-on-Stand,  with
satinwood banding and inlay, the fall
revealing a fitted interior, the apron with
a drawer, on tapered square legs, restored,
including later inlay,  cm. wide.; ft.

A George IV mahogany and
rosewood crossbanded square Piano,
by John Broadwood    Sons,
London, inlaid with cut-brass, ebonised
stringing and with gilt-metal mouldings,
the turned and reeded legs with brass
cappings and castors, cm. wide.;
ft.
A Regency mahogany rectangular
Pembroke Table,  with a
drawer and ring turned legs, on brass
cappings and castors, cm. wide.;
ft. Win.

A George III mahogany kneehole
Dressing Table, made-up, the frieze
drawer and ogee arched apron above a
recessed cupboard flanked by six short
drawers, on shaped bracket feet, cm.
wide.; ft. in.

A Chinese black lacquer Cabinet-on-Stand,  decorated in gilt and rust-red, the pair of doors with engraved brass mounts and escutcheons, the interior with an arrangement of

drawers surrounding a cupboard, the George II stand with square legs, faults, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft. Van. by ft. in.

A pair of Regency mahogany
Chairs,  with brass strung
cresting rails, clasp-shaped mid-bars and
cane seats, on ring turned legs

A large George II mahogany and
parcel-gilt frame Wall Mirror, circa
, the scroll surmount with an eagle
within a roundel, the base with a scroll
apron, cm. high by cm. wide.;
ft. Win. by ft. m.

A George II mahogany and parcel-gilt painted frame Wall Mirror,  the later rectangular bevelled plate flanked by pierced festoons, the scroll surmount with an associated eagle

and later foliate pendant, below is a scroll apron, restored, cm. high by cm. wide.; ft. in. by ft. in.

A George III mahogany and rosewood crossbanded Pembroke Work Table,  the frieze with two drawers, including one with compart¬ments, the ring turned legs ending in brass cappings

and castors, top with partial split, cm. wide. when closed; lft. in.

CHESTS: DRAWING-ROOM COMMODES
About 1750-1800
Fine quality drawing-room commode in French style, about 17 75.
Valuable and prestigious objects made for the main rooms of fine houses. Probably seldom used in a practical sense; principally valued for their fine decoration. Usually made in pairs to stand at either end of a room or against the window piers. Gradually replaced by simpler cabinets during the Regency period.
Differently proportioned to bedroom chests; usually longer in relation to height.
Two, three or four drawers, sometimes en-, closed by doors (occasionally interior shelves instead). At first in French rococo style, or bomb shape (i.e. with swelling serpentine sides), keeled corners and splayed feet
with ormolu (gilt bronze) or gilt brass mounts with matched handles. Marble or wooden tops.
Ormolu, mounted on keeled front edges of serpentine commode.
Ousted from fashion about 1770 by straight-sided semi-circular shape with straight, tapering, later turned, legs.
Fine quality woods, particularly mahogany, satinwood. Tulipwood, kingwood, harewood (green-stained sycamore), chestnut, fruit and many other woods used for marquetry and inlay. Oak when japanned. Oak and pine for carcases. Marble or scagliola (a plaster-based material imitating rare marbles) was sometimes used for tops. The latter can be plain or patterned.
Generally standard methods were employed. Mostly veneered. Bombe sections coopered or laminated beneath veneer. On mid-century examples dustboards between drawers (not a feature of French commodes until late in the century).
Many have variously arranged mahogany veneers; often geometric patterns. Before about 1770 the finest have marquetry of floral patterns, musical instruments, trophies, birds. Neo-classical inlay from about 1770
onwards of urns, shells, husks, bell flowers, acanthus leaves, sometimes shaded with scorching or overlaid with pen and ink. Oval and fan shapes were popular.
Painted decoration (not all over) included ovals containing classical figures, borders of flowers, ribbons, garlands etc. Occasionally low-relief Wedgwood plaques incorporated, with gilt brass framing.
Chinoiserie decoration (especially for bedrooms and dressing-rooms) sometimes japanned, occasionally partly composed of genuine Oriental lacquer taken from broken-up imported screens.
Polish, japanning, paint.
VALUES
A specialist market, prices in four, five or even six figures. Not objects to be purchased without expert advice.