Condition report:
Good overall condition.
Inevitable scuffs, scratches, knocks and abrasions to areas exposed to wear and use, such as the top and bottom edges and knee hole sides. The top with a few deeper scratches and marks, and some wear to the very edge. See additional photographs on www.bellmans.co.uk
Minor shrinkage to veneers in some areas.
Repaired break to a bun handle, bottom left side.
At some point polished
Two keys, one works for the door but second key doesn’t turn in the drawers.
Gillows’ joiner’s pencil signature to the underside of the top left and right frieze drawers.
There is no apparent or obvious signs of wood worm.
It has not been possible to turn this piece over to examine the underside, it is on castors and the back is in good condition.
Please see additional images of the back, top and reverse.
The piece is Victorian, possibly circa 1850/60.
The locks are stamped LANGBEBEAR BIRM on the drawers and the cupboard door is PATENT xxx 4LEVERS with royal-coat of arms.
