A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FEATHERBANDED CHEST OF DRAWERS, CIRCA 1700

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FEATHERBANDED CHEST OF DRAWERSCIRCA 1700 91.5cm high, 99cm wide, 55cm deep For a closely related chest of drawers see, Christie's, London, Fine English and Continental Furniture, 15th September 2005, Lot 89 (£6,600). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Handles and escutcheons are replacements but in period taste. Lock plates to one short drawer and the lowest long drawer are later replacements. No keys present, all drawers are open. Of cleaned/polished appearance. Evidence of old worm, including to the centre of the top where filler has been applied to help disguise (see images). Later tape and fabric applied to backboards. Feet are well matched later replacements. Some small old repairs to veneers and moulding. Some splits to the bottoms of drawers. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer