Lot 998

A 17TH CENTURY AND LATER PRIMITIVE OAK DRESSER BASE

With pair of panel doors, on block supports, 132cm wide; 82cm high

Estimate: £100 - £200
Hammer price: £320
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition report:

This piece appears to be constructed from used, older elements, reused and with later parts used. 

Please see additional photographs on www.bellmans.co.uk.

The legs to the back of the cabinet have extensive worm damage and the leg to the left side appears to have been exposed to fire.  

The central horizontal backboard with graffiti initials. Later screwed sections of timber to brace the backboard; one side made of two sections which actually don’t connect. 

The top is is associated. 

The square sectional legs are stable and solid and run the height of the cabinet. Weathering to the legs, notably to the feet. 

The front of the cabinet with panelled doors, numerous general old chips, gaps and holes.  

Surfaces polished at some point. 

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