A beautiful oak chest of wonderful small proportion profusely carved with birds, flowers and all manner of decorative devices, the birds are handled in a charmingly folky manner and the quality of the carving is deep and accomplished. The centre of the top rail is dated 1710 and bears the initials D R. The stiles terminate in little turned feet. The patina is a rich deep chocolate with excellent graduation, the lid has three panels and the original pin hinges are present as well as an interior steel lock. This is a most unusual chest with exceptional carving and fine proportion and detailing.
The condition is excellent with a fine, deep genuine surface, there is loss to one toe.
Welsh, possibly Gower peninsula. Dated 1710
Height 67 cm ( 26 1/2”)
Width 90 cm (35 1/2”)
Depth 48cm (18 3/4’)
A beautiful oak chest of wonderful small proportion profusely carved with birds, flowers and all manner of decorative devices, the birds are handled in a charmingly folky manner and the quality of the carving is deep and accomplished. The centre of the top rail is dated 1710 and bears the initials D R. The stiles terminate in little turned feet. The patina is a rich deep chocolate with excellent graduation, the lid has three panels and the original pin hinges are present as well as an interior steel lock. This is a most unusual chest with exceptional carving and fine proportion and detailing.
The condition is excellent with a fine, deep genuine surface, there is loss to one toe.
Welsh, possibly Gower peninsula. Dated 1710
Height 67 cm ( 26 1/2”)
Width 90 cm (35 1/2”)
Depth 48cm (18 3/4’)
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