CHARLES II OAK CRADLE - WALNUT ARMCHAIR - CHARLES II OVAL OAK GATELEG TABLE - FOUR CHARLES II BEECHWOOD ARMCHAIRS - BEECHWOOD SIDE CHAIR

A CHARLES I OAK CHEST, with a three-panelled
top, the front with three panels outlined with geometrie
mouldings and enclosed by lunettes carved with fleur-de-
lys, lft. Whin. high by 4ft. 3in. wide (57cm. by 129cm.)
circa 1640.

A CHARLES II OAK CHEST,
the moulded hinged top above a frieze set with two
geometrically moulded panels above one drawer similarly
decorated, on style feet, 2ft. high by 4ft. 2′/2in.
wide (73cm. by 128cm.) circa 1670, the sides carved with later carving.

A CHARLES II OAK CRADLE
with baluster finials and scrolling ends on rockers,
lft. lOin. high by 2ft. 10′Ain. wide (56cm. by 88cm.) late 17th Century.

A CHARLES II WALNUT ARMCHAIR with a pierced,
scrolling, arched cresting and caned back flanked by
turned baluster supports, the outcurved scrolling arms
supported on balusters, with caned seat on S-scrolled legs
joined by a pierced curved stretcher, circa 1680, seatrail
restored.

A CHARLES II OAK COFFER,
rectangular moulded top above a carved frieze, with three
carved arcaded panels beneath, with Stile feet,
2ft. 3′/2in. high by 4ft. Hin. wide (70cm. by 151cm.)
circa 1660, converted.

A LATE 17TH CENTURY CARVED GILTWOOD MIRROR,
the rectangular plate within a gadrooned frame carved
with scrolls, acanthus leaves and cherubs and with a
winged cherub cresting, 3ft. 4in. high by 2ft. 7in. wide
(102cm. by 79cm.) circa 1660, formerly a picture frame,
with restoration.

AN OAK COFFER, with four panelled hinged top,
the front similarly panelled and with two short drawers
in the base, 2ft. high by 4ft. 6in. wide (75cm. by
137cm.) mid-17th Century.

A CHARLES II OAK BIBLE BOX with hinged lid,
the front and sides applied with split ringed balusters
at the corners, with moulded base, high by lft. 91/2in.
wide (21.5cm. by 54cm.) circa 1680.

A CHARLES II OVAL OAK GATELEG TABLE on bobbin-
turned legs and stretchers, 4ft. 2in. long by 5ft. 4in.
open (127cm. by 163cm.) circa 1670.

AN OAK CHEST, the piain top with moulded and
carved edge above a panelled front and sides with chip
carving and dated 1773, 2ft. high by 4ft. 2in. wide
(80cm. by 127cm.) late 17th Century.

A CHARLES II OAK GATELEG TABLE with an oval
top, turned legs and moulded stretchers, 2ft. bin. wide
(74cm.) circa 1685.

AN OAK DROP-LEAF TABLE, the oval top with two
flaps raised on turned and trestle Support, 2ft. 3in. high
by 2ft. 5in. wide (69cm. by 74cm.).

AN OAK SIDE TABLE with a Single drawer in the
frieze, on ring-turned legs joined by an X-stretcher,
on scroll feet, 2ft. 5in. high by 2ft. 5in. wide (74cm. by 74cm.)

A CHARLES II OAK DRESSER BASE
with moulded top and three drawers, each with two geometrie
panels divided and outlined by split-bobbin turning,
raised on six legs, the front four of double baluster form,
2ft. 7in. high by 6ft. 6in. long (79cm. by 198cm.) circa 1670,
some bobbin decoration and handles of later date.

A SET OF FOUR CHARLES II BEECHWOOD ARMCHAIRS,
the acanthus leaf-carved and pierced toprail centred by a
crown and thistles, the cane panelled back carved with
double crowns, leaves and thistles, with carved turned
uprights, with carved turned finials, the out-swept
moulded and carved arms with turned supports, a caned
panel seat and carved moulded frame, the leaf-carved
scrolling legs joined at the front by a pierced carved
stretcher centred by a crown and joined at the sides
by turned H-stretchers, one chair stamped EP, one chair
stamped TT, circa 1660, with restorations and later
carving.

A PAIR OF SIDE CHAIRS similar to and en suite with
the preceding lot, one chair indistinctly stamped RMC

A LARGE CHARLES II OAK GATELEG TABLE, the oval
top raised on bobbin and baluster-turned legs joined at
the square section by bobbin stretchers, the top 4ft. 7in.
by 5ft. 6lMn. open (139cm. by 169cm.) circa 1680, re-
polished and restored.

AN OAK GATELEG TABLE with an oval top on eight
ringed supports joined by square stretchers, on turned feet,
2ft. 4V2in. high by 3ft. 4in. wide (72cm. by 102cm.) partly
late 17th Century.

ANOTHER also with an oval top, with a frieze
drawer and eight spiral-twist legs with square stretchers
and turned feet, 3ft. 6in. by 4ft. Vhin. open (107cm. by
141cm.) circa 1680.

A CHARLES II BEECHWOOD SIDE CHAIR, the pierced
carved toprail above a caned panel back within twist-
turned uprights, the cane panelled seat on twist-turned
legs joined at the square front section by a pierced carved
stretcher and twist-turned H-stretchers, circa 1665, with
restoration.

AN OAK DRESSER - CHARLES II OAK GATELEG TABLE - CHARLES II WALNUT CHEST - 17TH CENTURY WALNUT TABLE - WILLIAM AND MARY OAK GATE-LEG TABLE

AN OAK DRESSER, the later rack with a moulded
cornice above an ogee-cut frieze with three shelves, the
base with three panelled frieze drawers, on ringed turned
front legs joined by stretchers, 6ft. 7lhin. high by 6ft. 2′/zin.
wide (202cm. by 189cm.).

Two SIMILAR CHARLES II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS,
the toprails carved with flowerheads with spirally-
turned supports, with caned backs and seats and
spirally turned legs and stretchers, second half 11 th Century,
restored.

A CHARLES II OAK GATELEG TABLE
with a moulded edge, a frieze drawer and eight twist-turned
legs joined by square stretchers, 2ft. 5in. by 4ft. open (74cm. by 122cm.)
the base circa 1680, the top 19th Century.

A CHARLES II OAK SIDE CHAIR, the arched pierced
toprail above a solid central splat carved with S-scrolls
and foliage, the solid seat on ringed legs joined by
stretchers.

A CHARLES II WALNUT CHEST, the rectangular
moulded top above a band of dentil moulding, the frieze
with two short moulded drawers centred by a moulded-
front small drawer, with one deep and two shallow
drawers below, outlined with applied geometric mouldings,
on bun feet, 3ft. 3′Ain. high by 3ft. 2in. wide (100cm. by
97cm.) circa 1680.

AN UNUSUAL CHARLES II OAK CHEST, the hinged
lid above a dummy drawer and with three drawers below
of equal depth, each section carved at the front and the
sides with geometric strapwork or scale pattern and
divided by horizontal mouldings, 2ft. lVhin. high by 2ft. 7in.
wide (90cm. by 79cm.) circa 1680, with later applied silvered
metal mounts.

A WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND OAK CHEST,
with two short and two long drawers and panelled sides
and back, 2ft. lOin. high by 2ft. lOin. wide (86cm. by 86cm.)
late 17th Century.

A LATE 17TH CENTURY WALNUT TABLE, the rec-tangular three-plank
top with end cleats, the frieze with an end drawer, on turned legs
joined at the square section by a moulded H-shaped stretcher, 2ft.
high by 4ft. 5lhin. wide (78cm. by 136cm.) circa 1700.

AN OAK CHEST of four long geometrically panelled
drawers each with two panels, on bun feet, 2ft. 9in.
high by 2ft. (84cm. by 88cm.) third quarter
17th Century, top drawer replacee.

A WILLIAM AND MARY BEECHWOOD WING ARM-
CHAIR, with rectangular back, straight-sided wings, the
padded arms and cushioned seat on S-scroll supports
joined by turned stretchers and with a scroll front
stretcher, circa 1690, with restoration.

AN UNUSUAL SMALL WILLIAM AND MARY OAK
DROP-LEAF TABLE, the rectangular top with one flap and
raised on six slender legs joined by moulded stretchers,
with turned feet, 2ft.high by 2ft. 4in. wide (64cm. by
71cm.) circa 1690.

A GOOD WILLIAM AND MARY YEW-WOOD TABLE
with a moulded top, the frieze with a simple moulding
and a drawer, raised on spiral-twist legs joined by a plain
stretcher, 2ft. high by 2ft. 7in. wide (76cm. by 79cm.) circa
1690.

A WILLIAM AND MARY OAK TABLE
with moulded top, the frieze with an ogee moulding
along the front and a drawer, with a central applied
carved panel, spiral-twist legs with waved X-stretchers
and bun feet, 2ft. ?’Mn. high by 3ft. 4in. wide (82cm. by 102cm.) circa 1690.

A PAIR OF UNUSUAL WlLLIAM AND MARY OAK CHAIRS,
each back with a pierced strapwork toprail above a
splat also pierced with strapwork, the solid moulded seats on
turned front legs with spiral-twist front stretchers and piain
back legs and stretchers, circa 1690.

A GOOD WILLIAM AND MARY OAK GATE-LEG TABLE
with an oval top, a frieze drawer and raised on eight legs with
tapering turned centre sections, piain stretchers and knurled feet,
2ft. 4in. high by 3ft. 9in. long by 4ft. bin. open (71cm. by 114cm. by 135cm.) circa 1690.

A WILLIAM AND MARY OAK TRIPOD STAND, the
moulded octagonal top on baluster stem with hexagonal
base and three scroll legs, 2ft. 8in. high by Ift. 2lhin. wide
(81cm. by 37cm.) circa 1680.

ANOTHER also with an octagonal top, raised on a
spiral-twist stem and baluster base, on three flat scroll
feet, 2ft. 9in. high by lft. Vhin. wide (84cm. by 34cm.)
circa 1680y part of one foot replaced, top with three added
supports.

A GOOD SET OF FTVE CHARLES II OAK NORTH COUNTRY
CHAIRS, each with a piain solid semi-circular toprail
above a semi-circular arch, the moulded seat with turned
front legs and stretcher and piain back legs and stretchers,
circa 1660, one with part of toprail replaced, squab
cusbions.

A GOOD CHARLES II CHEST OF DRAWERS
in oak with walnut-veneered front and in two parts,
the front with four long drawers each divided into a pair
of geo¬metrie panels and the second drawer with a pair of
fielded octagons flanking an applied panel with an arch,
on bracket feet, 3ft. 3in. high by 3ft. 8in. wide
(99cm. by 112cm.) circa 1670, bracket feet 18th Century

A CHARLES II CANED WALNUT CHAIR, with rec-
tangular caned back panel enclosed by leaves and
flowers, spiral-twist supports, legs and stretchers, circa
1670, stamped LS.

MAHOGANY TEA OR GAMES TABLE - SATINWOOD SIDE TABLE - GEORGE III MAHOGANY SOFA - MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE - MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS

A GEORGE III SEMI-CIRCULAR MAHOGANY CARD
TABLE, the top crossbanded in satinwood and kingwood,
the frieze inlaid with stringing and raised on square
tapering legs with later castors, 3fi. wide (92cm.) circa
1785.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA OR GAMES TABLE,
the rectangular top on square tapering legs headed by
oak sprig paterae, 2ft. 4′/2in. high by 2ft. wide
(72cm. by 90cm.) circa 1790.

A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWO-PEDESTAL DINING TABLE,
the rectangular top with rounded corners and two extra
leaves, raised on two bee-hive columns each with four sabre legs,
8ft. 9in. long by 3ft. Hin. zoide (267cm. by 120cm.)
early 19th Century, the underframe of top rebuilt.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TABLE
with an oval top and Square tapering legs, 2ft. 5in.
high by 3ft. 7in. wide (74cm. by 108cm.) circa 1790, formed from the end sections of a dining
table now fixed together.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA OR GAMES TABLE
with semi-circular top, on square tapering legs headed
by shell paterae, 2ft. 5in. high by 3ft. l’/zin. wide (73cm.
by 95cm.) circa 1790, possibly American.

A GEORGE III SATINWOOD SIDE TABLE, the semi-
circular top banded in yew-wood and tulipwood and the
similarly banded frieze raised on square tapering legs
headed by oval flowerhead paterae, 2ft. 8in. high by 3ft.
wide (81.5cm. by 91.5cm.) circa 1785, top now painted with
a flower-draped urn.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SOFA
with upholstered back and arms and loose-cushion
seat raised on reeded tapering legs, 4ft. 2in. wide (127cm.) circa 1800.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD of semi-
circular shape, with a shallow drawer flanked at each
side by a deep drawer and then a cupboard, raised on
tapering legs of lozenge section, 3ft. high by 6ft. wide
(91cm. by 183cm.) circa 1790.

A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY CANTERBURY, with
three slatted divisions, a drawer below and turned legs,
lft. lOin. high by lft. 9in. wide (56cm. by 53.5cm.) early
19th Century.

A SET OF FOUR MAHOGANY QUARTETTO TABLES
crossbanded in mahogany, with rectangular tops, turned
supports and trestle feet, 2ft. 6in. high (76cm.) first half
19th Century.

A LATE GEORGE III ROSEWOOD SOFA TABLE with
coromandel-wood crossbanding and two drawers in the
frieze, on a semi-circular support and ringed stem with
downcurved sabre legs and brass castors,  5in. high by
5ft. 4in. wide (74cm. by 163cm.).

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BONHEUR-DU-JOUR,
the D-shaped superstructure containing two drawers
flanked by a cupboard on each side, with a hinged leather-lined writing surface, a
drawer in the frieze and moulded legs, 3ft. l’/zin.
high by 2ft. lVhin. (95cm. by 90.5cm.) late 18th/early
19th Century, possibly American.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST, with a
rectangular flush reeded top above two short and two
long drawers, on splay bracket feet, 3ft. high by 2ft. lOin.
wide (91.5cm. by 88cm.) circa 1800.

A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE
BOOKCASE, the shaped cornice with three groups of
bullet-like mouldings above a pair of doors with lancet
glazing bars enclosing adjustable shelves, with a fitted
secretaire drawer above three long drawers and splayed
bracket feet, 8ft. lin. high by 3ft. wide (216cm. by
115cm.) circa 1800, restored.

A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS,
with turned toprails above a rectangular panel and
carved scroll crossbars centred by paterae, the stuffed
seats on turned tapering legs, circa 1800.

A REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR, the
moulded frame set with balls and surmounted by an
eagle with outspread wings, lft. high by lft. 5in.
diam. (60cm. by 43cm.) circa 1805.

A GEORGE III D-SHAPED MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD
with a central frieze drawer flanked by two short drawers
on one side and a bottle drawer on the other, panelled to
resemble two drawers, on square tapering legs ending in
block feet, possibly reduced in height, 2ft. high by
7ft. wide (86cm. by 210cm.) circa 1800.

A REGENCY GILTWOOD PIER GLASS in matt and
burnished gilt, the rectangular plate with three-sided
cluster-column border, the top two corners set with a
patera, 5ft. lin. high by 3ft. 8in. wide (155cm. by 112cm.)
circa 1805.

A LATE GEORGE III SOLID WALNUT CORNER CUP-BOARD
in two parts and each with a pair of doors with two panels,
the cornice set with small ebonised balls, 7ft. 6in. high by 4ft.
wide (228cm. by 122cm.) circa 1800.

A REGENCY WINDOW SEAT,
the X-frame moulded, set with paterae and decorated
in black and gilt, the upholstered seat with scrolled ends,
damaged, 2ft. 4′/2in. high by 4ft. wide
(72.5cm. by 122cm.) circa 1810.

MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE - MAHOGANY WING ARMCHAIR - HANGING CORNER CUPBOARD - BUREAU CABINET - TRIPOD TABLE - MAHOGANY PLATE CABINET

A GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE with a
rectangular top, three drawers in the shaped frieze and
chamfered legs, 2ft. high by 2ft. 6in. wide (70cm. by
76cm.) circa 1755.

A LATE GEORGE II MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR, the
serpentine toprail and pierced splat with outcurved
shepherd’s crook arms and drop-in seat, on cabriole legs
ending in pad feet, circa 1760.

A PAIR OF EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHAIRS,
the serpentine tops with Gothic-pierced backs, drop-in
seats and square chamfered legs, circa 1760, carving on
back later 19th Century.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY WING ARMCHAIR with
upholstered back, arms and seat, on moulded chamfered
legs and stretchers, circa 1760.

AN EARLY GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR FRAME
enclosed by elongated scrollwork and flame motifs, the
sides hung with pendant flowers with a cartouche at the
top, 3ft. 3in. high by 2ft. 2in. wide (100cm. by 66cm.) circa
1760.

A PAIR OF WALNUT CHAIRS, each with a serpentine
toprail and pierced urn-shaped splat, the drop-in seat on
cabriole legs carved with shells and ending in pad feet,
circa 1750, backs possibly carved later.

A MID-GEORGIAN HANGING CORNER CUPBOARD
with a dentil cornice and a pair of arched doors,
each with three fielded panels outlined by stringing,
4ft. 3in. high by 3ft. lin.

wide (130cm. by 94cm) circa 1760.

A LATE GEORGE II MAHOGANY TALLBOY, the upper
part with a dentil comice above two short and three
graduated long drawers with fluted chamfered corners,
the lower part with a slide above three further graduated
drawers, on bracket feet, 6ft. 5′/2in. high by 3ft. 7′/2in.
wide (197cm. by 110cm.) circa 1760.

AN EARLY GEORGE III SERPENTINE MAHOGANY
CARD TABLE, the top with a moulded edge and raised
on square moulded chamfered legs, 3ft. wide (91cm.) circa
1765.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU CABINET, the upper
part with a blind fret and dentil cornice above a
pair of thirteen-panelled glazed doors enclosing an interior with shelves,
pigeonholes and small drawers, the lower part with a
flap enclosing a fitted interior above four graduated
long drawers, on bracket feet, 7ft. 5in. high by 3ft. 6in. wide
(226cm. by 107cm.) circa 1760.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE
with a circular dished top and turned column,
2ft. 21/2in. high by lft. lO’Mn. diameter (68cm. by 57cm.) circa 1770.

AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE TABLE,
the rectangular top with a pierced gallery, the front with
a tambour cupboard above a drawer, formerly a
commode drawer, on chamfered legs, 2ft. 6′/2in. high by
lft. 7in. wide (78cm. by 49cm.) circa 1765.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST with
a moulded top, with fitted secretaire drawer and three
long drawers, on bracket feet, 3ft. 5in. high by 3ft. 8V2in.
wide (104cm. by 113cm.) circa 1770, originally with an
upper part.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY COMMODE
inlaid with chequered bandings, the serpentine
front with a slide above four long drawers, on bracket feet,
2ft. 9in. high by 4ft. 3′/2in. wide
(84cm. by 131cm.) circa 1770.

A SET OF six GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHAIRS,
each with a serpentine toprail and pierced Gothic splat,
the stuffed seats on square legs, circa 1765.

A MAHOGANY PLATE CABINET now with a moulded
beige marble top, the hinged front set with two dummy
drawers and enclosing a compartment with a lattice-
worked floor, with a serpentine apron, on moulded
cabriole legs, 2ft. 8in. high by 2ft. wide (81cm. by
65cm.) circa 1765, Colonial.

A GEORGE III SERPENTINE-FRONTED MAHOGANY
CHEST with four long drawers, each with a narrow
crossbanding and the moulded top with a broad
crossbanding, on bracket feet, 2ft. 8in. high by 3ft. 3in.
wide (81cm. by 99cm.) circa 1770.

A MAHOGANY CABINET ON CHEST, the cabinet with a broken
triangular comice above a blind fret frieze and a pair
of doors each with a serpentine-topped panel enclosing
adjustable shelves with a row of drawers, the lower part
with three short, two short and three long drawers, with
fluted quadrant corners, ogee bracket feet and oak sides, 7ft.
lin. high by 3ft. 5in. wide (216cm. by 104cm.) both parts
circa 1770, but not originally together.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF TABLE, with
D-shaped leaves, on turned, slightly splayed legs, 2ft.
5V2in. high by 5ft. 8′/2in. diameter (74cm. by 174cm.) circa
1770, legs now raised in height.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TALLBOY with a moulded dentil
comice above two short and three graduated long drawers
with fluted chamfered corners, the lower part with three long
drawers, on bracket feet, 5ft. lOin. high by 3ft. Win.
wide (178cm. by 117cm.) circa 1775.

“BIBLE” BOX ON STAND - OAK COFFER - 17TH CENTURY OAK COFFER  - CHARLES II OAK WRITING BOX - CHARLES I OAK CHEST

A CARVED PEARWOOD WALL APPLIQUE in the style
of Grinling Gibbons and well carved with ribbon-tied
fruit and flowers, 3ft. 2lhin. high (98cm.) late 19th
Century, mounted on board.

A CHARLES II “BIBLE” BOX ON STAND, the hinged lid above a
florally-carved frieze, the stand with a similarly carved
frieze drawer, on baluster legs joined by stretchers, 4ft.
8′/2in. high by 2ft. 2in. wide (73cm. by 66cm.)
late 17th Century, stand associated.

A PAIR OF PARCEL-GILT WALL APPLIQUES each with
ribbon-tied fruit and flowers with insects on a red
ground, 3ft. 9lhin. high by wide (116cm. x 23cm.)
late 19th Century.

A LATE CHARLES II OAK TABLE DESK, the sloping
front etched with the date and enclosing a fitted interior
with a sliding panel enclosing a secret compartment, the
front and sides with applied lozenges, 12in. high by
2ft. 3in. wide (31cm. by 6cm.) dated 1685.

AN OAK “BIBLE” BOX, with hinged moulded lid,
and plain body, 2ft. lin. wide (64cm.) circa 1700.

AN OAK COFFER with hinged moulded lid, the
front carved with lunettes, on stile feet, lft. 3in. high by
2ft. 7in. wide (38cm. by 79cm.) early 17th Century, legs
associated.

AN OAK “BIBLE” BOX with moulded hinged lid,
the front carved with flowerheads, lft. 7in. wide (48cm.)
circa 1700, lid and carving later.

AN OAK COFFER with moulded hinged lid, the
front carved with fluted and stop-fluted arcading and
stylized tulips and leaves, lft. 8in. high by 3ft. 8′/2in. wide
(51cm. by 113cm.) early 17th Century.

AN OAK COFFER with a hinged lid, the front set
Sold by Order of the Executors    with fielded panels flanking a central arched panel
carved with the figure of Saint Sebastian, on stile feet,
2ft. 5in. by 5ft. wide (74cm. by 52cm.) circa 1640, hinged
lid possibly associated.

A CHARLES II OAK “BIBLE” BOX ON STAND, the
six-panelled hinged lid above a lunette-carved frieze and
a long drawer, on ringed baluster legs joined by stret-
chers, 3ft. IV2 in. high by 2ft. 63Ain. wide (95cm. by
78cm.) circa 1680, stand associated.

A CARVED OAK CHIMNEY SURROUND
with five panels carved and outlined with gothic tracery, 6ft.
square (208cm.) panels early 16th Century, carved and set in surround in the 19th Century.

AN EARLY 17TH CENTURY OAK COFFER, the hinged
lid with a wrought-iron lockplate, on restored bracket
feet, lft. 8in. high by 3ft. 5in. wide (51cm. by 105cm.).

AN EARLY 17TH CENTURY OAK COFFER with hinged
lid, the tapering body with chip-carving, on trestle feet,
lft. 6in. high by 4ft. 2in. wide (46cm. by 127cm.).

A CHARLES II OAK WRITING BOX with a hinged lid
enclosing an interior with drawers, the front carved with
stylized flowers and floral decoration, the lid now with
the initiais IG and the date 1744, now on a Charles II
oak lowboy with a moulded top above a frieze drawer
and spirally turned legs joined by plain stretchers, the
whole, 3ft. 2lhin. high by 2ft. 11′/2m. wide (98cm. by
90cm.) bot h circa 1670.

A CHARLES I OAK CHEST,
the hinged plank top above an ornately carved arched
front inlaid with floral marquetry and with carved
spandrels, 2ft. 4in. high by 4ft. 7in. wide (71cm. by 140cm.) circa 1640.

A CHARLES I OAK COFFER
with a panelled hinged lid and panelled front,
on stile feet, 2ft. 3in. high by 4ft. wide (69cm. by 122cm.)
first half of the 17th Century.

A CHARLES I OAK CHEST with moulded hinged lid,
The Property of G. A. Baker, Esq., deceased
tne front with three panels carved with leaf-scrolls below
Sold by Order of the Executors    a
lunette-carved frieze, 2ft. 3′/2in. high by 4ft. llhin.
wide (70cm. by 125cm.) circa 1640.

AN OAK COFFER with a hinged lid, the front carved with four
linen-fold panels, on square legs, 3ft. high by 3ft.
9in. wide (91cm. by 114cm.) mid-16th Century.

A SMALL OAK COFFER of simple plank construc-
tion the top with the initiais W M in nails, 3ft. 2′/2in.
wide (98cm.) 17th Century.

A RARE HENRY VIII FINELY CARVED AUMBRY, the
front divided into three horizontal sections, the top one
with an almost square portrait panel carved with a
bearded man with a feathered hat within a wreath and
flanked by a pair of doors, each carved with a flowering
tree and one with a pair of birds on branches, the centre
section with a pair of drawers each with a row of gothic
roundels, the lower part with a door carved with an
endless knot design flanked by two panels of gothic
tracery of different design, ail outlined with guilloche
moulding, the oak sides with three linen-fold panels,
the back panelled in oak and walnut, 4ft. e’Ain. high by
5ft. ‘Ain. wide by Ift. lin. deep (113cm. by 153cm. by
48.5cm.) circa 1540, with restoration.

DRESSERS
About 1650-1915
Late-17thC dresser with applied geometric moulding.
At all times a respected piece of furniture in rural homes - good enough for use as a sideboard in the parlours of large farmhouses and manor houses, but found only in the kitchens of more sophisticated town and city dwellers. Tremendous regional variation; as a very general rule, an open base and open shelves above are southern characteristics, and backboards on the rack and solid drawers and cupboards below, northern features.
Welsh dresser has become a popular term for all types of dresser, regardless of their place of manufacture.
Until the late 17thC generally a base only was present. This could be in the form of a long table with a single frieze of two, three or more (often deep) drawers supported on turned (commonly baluster) front legs, occasionally joined by stretchers, sometimes by a ‘pot board’ (a deep platform shelf to hold large vessels). Rear legs always straight and square in section. Top usually bordered by an applied moulding, matched by a moulding beneath the drawers; or made as a solid piece with a frieze of drawers with cupboards below, with or without top and base mouldings, and with stile feet.
Mid-18thC dresser with arched and helded panels.
After 1700 a shaped apron, and occasionally cabriole legs, were introduced on the first type, and after 1710, bracket feet on the second. Fielded and shaped panels were common on doors; occasionally a shaped plinth, or bun feet.
Early-l8thC dresser.
A rack (or superstructure of shelves) was introduced about 1690; until about 1750 this was seldom attached, merely sitting on top of the base or being fixed to wall above. Usually two or three shelves (sometimes of graduated depth); most have grooves or stays (narrow strips of moulding) to support plates. Sides can be shaped or straight. Projecting moulded cornice may have shaped and/or pierced apron below. Some racks have small (often square-fronted) spice drawers in, or just above the base. Some have backboards, but many are later additions (see CONSTRUCTION).
Variations include: an open ‘dog kennel’ in centre of base; a clock in centre of upper part of rack (a Yorkshire characteristic); glazed doors on rack of fitted kitchen dressers (from about 1870).
Mid l8thC cupboard base dresser, rack with spice drawers above.
The popularity of dressers of sideboard type for use in the dining-rooms of town houses towards the end of the 19thC resulted in some ornate machine-carved examples with turned supports and stretchers made in Renaissance or Jacobean’ style. A few were made in Arts and Crafts and progressive styles.
Predominately oak; elm, fruitwoods, occasionally ash and other local woods. Mahogany, sometimes walnut, for decorative cross-banding. Pine for some genuinely Welsh dressers from 18thC onwards, and for most Victorian and Edwardian kitchen pieces.
Frame and panel construction with pegged (in later 19thC, glued) mortise-and-tenon joints.
Drawer rebated and nailed, with coarse dovetails. Applied and mitred mouldings on drawer fronts until about 1710-1720, when sometimes replaced by ovolo lip mouldings (covering gap between carcase and drawer. Sometimes simple cockbead after about 1730, or groove.
Shelves of rack tenoned and pegged through side uprights.
Marriages of racks to older bases common. Check for matching colour and grain of timber. Look for regular machine saw marks on underside of shelvesindicating 19thC (or later) date.
Backboards often later addition (particularly on once-fitted pine kitchen dressers). Can usually be identified by regular width. Decorative friezes and aprons may also be added to increase value. Look again for regular machine-cut saw marks on their back.
As functional pieces of furniture in everyday use, old dressers should show signs of considerable wear, especially on the top, shelves and drawer linings. As they are mostly used in kitchens, expect to see build-up of dirt and grease around handles, in plate grooves and around all exterior joints. The insides of drawers will be scratched and dented.
Seldom any decoration. Occasionally mahogany or walnut cross-banding on drawers and cupboards doors.
Handles: Typical for their day (for details see page 87). Iron or brass drop handles in 17thC, brass bails in 18thC, and wooden knobs after about 1825.
Polish. Stain or paint on 19thC pine. (Many of these are sold incorrectly stripped and waxed today. Ironically they may be worth more in their changed condition than with their original, but usually less attractive, finish.)
VALUES
If ‘right’ (though allowing for minor repairs), price undoubtedly in the thousands; the best and earliest in five figures. Late, pine kitchen dressers not far behind, even when originally fitted.
A firm regional attribution or inclusion of a dog kennel, or clock, price advantage.
Marriages, if done convincingly, may not affect value greatly.
A simple Kitchen dresser

Antique English Dressers - Charles II period small oak dresser - 17th Century oak dresser - fruitwood dresser of the early 18th century on cabriole legs -  English country dresser - oak dresser with upper shelves and single cupboard door - Queen Anne mahogany cupboarded oak dresser with drawers

The demarcation between antique cupboards and antique dressers in the 17th century is somewhat difficult to define, particularly where the lower portion is enclosed by doors. About 1650 and afterwards it was common to have  dressers which were without the upper superstructure although sometimes shelves may have been fastened to the wall above. Naturally these dressers reflected the style of the period as far as drawer decoration and leg turning was concerned. In country districts dressers were made by local craftsmen on throughout the 18th century long after they had ceased to be fashionable in town houses. In this waythe cabriole leg continued to appear on dressers when it had disappeared on other town-made furniture. In the second half of the 18th century side cupboards were included in the upper half and the top cornice carried mouldings copied from more refined furniture, such as dentil friezes. The dresser does not appear to have developed much beyond this period; since it has long been relegated to a piece of kitchen furniture it may have been neglected stylistically for this reason.
The prices given are assuming good structural condition and originality. No pine dressers are shown and it must be emphasized that pine dressers are generally late in date and less than half the oak prices shown.

A fine Charles II period small oak dresser. The drawers illustrate the geometrical mouldings found on chests of the period-the swan-neck handles are a replacement and simple pear-drops or pulls would have been more likely. The legs show a fine example of Restoration turning with inverted cup and baluster forms. Although the legs finish square in section as though to take stretchers, these were not originally fitted. The top edge surface shows a simple thumb nail moulding and the cornice beneath shows a fine bold concave form.
Value points: Small Size - 5ft to 6ft long  Quality of leg turning  Drawer mouldings  Colour and patination  Original handles

Another fine larger oak dresser of c. 1680. The drawers show the same form as the previous example, with mitred decorative mouldings, but applied split baluster forms decorate the frame at the sides and between
them. The legs show fine column turning of the same form as our gate-leg table illustrated in that section. Again the legs are squared above the turned feet as though to take stretcher joints, but in fact stretchers are
only fitted at the side.
Value points: Size - length 6ft or under  Colour and patination
Quality of drawer mouldings  Quality of leg turning
Original handles

A fruitwood dresser of the early 18th century. The drawers show a simpler form of the earlier moulded panels but the top edge mouldings retain the same form. The cupboard door panels are also moulded with mock drawer fronts in the top half to retain proportion.
Value points: Fruitwood
Colour and patination  Quality of mouldings  Original handles

A rathermore countrified dresser of the early 18th century showing very simple leg turning. The shaped apron with projecting lip moulding follows that of side table styles of the period. The drawer fronts are very simple but there is a form of cock bead around them on the frame. The top edge has a simple thumb-nail moulding.
Value points: Size - 7ft wide or under … Colour and patination
Quality of mouldings
Original handles

An oak dresser of c. 1725 with upper shelves. The top cornice has an ogee moulding and shaped frieze beneath. The door panels are fielded and shaped,with the solid panel between them repeating this form. The drawers are simple, with no moulding, but the frame around them and the cupboard doors show a simple moulded edge. Note the panelled side to the lower section.
Value points: Small Size
Colour and patination  Fielded door panels  Original handles
Quality of mouldings

An oak dresser of c. 1725 also, but without the upper structure. The cupboard doors are again fielded and shaped. There is also the same moulded edge form on the frame around doors and drawers. The latter are simple; the handles are not original. Note that the sides are panelled; a form found on chests of drawers of the previous century.
Value points: Small Size
Colour and patination Quality of mouldings  Original handles

A much simpler and cruder oak dresser of the early 18th century with simple single cupboard door. There is a simple thumb-nail moulding round the top edge and the frame also has a simple moulding around drawers
and panel edges.
Value points: Small Size
Colour and patination  Quality of mouldings  Original handles

An oak dresser of mid-18th century period on cabriole legs. The upper part is fitted with three spice drawers, which adds to value. The top edge moulding is rather more sophisticated and the drawers have an ovolo lip moulding around the edge to lap over the carcase frame. The cabriole legs are well shaped ending in a pad foot.
Value points: Small Size
Colour and patination  Spice drawers
cabriole legs
Original handles

An oak dresser of mid-18th century. The top cornice shows a dentillated section in the moulding with a shaped frieze beneath. The side cupboard doors are panelled and moulded. The drawers are cock beaded and the swan-neck handles are possibly original. The shaped apron repeats the curves of the top frieze. It is interesting to note the C scroll behind the knee on the cabriole legs - a sign of quality coming from cabrioles of the Queen Anne period.
Value points: Small Size
cabriole legs
Colour and patination  Quality of mouldings  Shaped apron and frieze

A cupboarded oak dresser of mid-18th century with fielded panels in doors and drawers. The cupboards on either side of the upper structure have a spice drawer beneath. The whole form of construction dates from a much earlier period, showing how country craftsmen retained these methods long after they were superseded elsewhere.
Value points: Small Size
Colour and patination  Spice drawers
Original handles

A later 18th century oak dresser with drawers cross banded in mahogany. The top cornice is well moulded and the row of spice drawers in the upper section adds greatly to value. The cross banded drawers are cock
beaded and it can be seen that small drawers have been let into the frieze. The ‘gallery’ beneath with its useful floor-level shelf was used for larger kitchen utensils and pots,
Value points: Small Size
Colour and patination  Spice drawers
Original handles
Quality of leg turning

A Welsh oak dresser of last quarter of the 18th century. Note that the drawers are cock-beaded and that the shaped central apron reflects a form of much earlier origin. The apron is also cock-beaded like some Queen Anne forms. The panelled or boarded-in back gives a heavier appearance and it is well to remember that many may have had this removed.
Value points: Small Size
Colour and patination  Original handles