A William and Mary yew and fruitwood chest, c.1690, with fiv...

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237 - A William and Mary yew and fruitwood chest, c.1690, with five long drawers, on later bun feet, width...

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A William and Mary yew and fruitwood chest, c.1690, with five long drawers, on later bun feet, width 94cm, depth 56cm, height 83cm

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Somewhat faded but still of a fair rich light toffee tone, old stains, scratches and splits running throughout the top, drawers with later handles and holes showing where loop handles were once fitted, locks look original but no key present, moulding around the base looks like a later replacement as do the feet, panelled sides with some old splitting.

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Auction Date:

27th Jun 23 at 9:30am BST