Height 28", length 66", width 26". This chest looks as old as it is, and will add much to the atmosphere of a large room or a large stone entry way. Condition: The  More »

Height 28", length 66", width 26". This chest looks as old as it is, and will add much to the atmosphere of a large room or a large stone entry way. Condition: The back two legs are replacements, and all legs are shorter than they were originally and slightly uneven. The inside bottom boards are later. The top has been rebuilt and reconfigured using two of the original boards (about 60% of the surface area). The lock is a French period chest lock, but not original to this chest. It appears to be in good condition, but there is no key. The chest is very strong and sturdy. #K4   « Less

Height 21", width 38", depth 19". The front is of pleasing proportions with a good balance between carved and uncarved space. The style of the gothic tracery panels are  More »

Height 21", width 38", depth 19". The front is of pleasing proportions with a good balance between carved and uncarved space. The style of the gothic tracery panels are alternating in sequence, adding interest to the piece, yet tying in well together by all having the typical gothic arches in the lower section. Gothic chest of this small size are rarer than their larger counterparts, and few have survived. Condition: Except for some repairs in the lower parts, the chest is in very good condition for its age. The panels are especially well preserved, with the carving being crisp and undamaged. The base and feet are later replacements (which is typical for early chests) and there are some repairs to the lower extremities due to old wood worm damage. The lock is early but not original to this piece, and the lock plate is missing. The top and its hinges are all original and in good condition. The till in the interior retains its original lid. Includes old key.   « Less

Width 34", height 19", depth 17".Condition: Good condition overall. Small patch to wood on the front top rail; bottom section of back right leg is replaced, and hinges are  More »

Width 34", height 19", depth 17".Condition: Good condition overall. Small patch to wood on the front top rail; bottom section of back right leg is replaced, and hinges are replaced. The lock latch is missing; no key. The panels on the lid are original, but now being supported with wood attached from underneath (see photo showing the original underneath side of one of the panels). This extra support is not required for light use and may be easily removed.   « Less

Length 61", height 23", depth 21". Condition: Almost all original, including the front feet, bottom boards, and handles. Several small bits of replaced wood and patches,  More »

Length 61", height 23", depth 21". Condition: Almost all original, including the front feet, bottom boards, and handles. Several small bits of replaced wood and patches, mainly along the edges of the top and to the base moldings. Some woodworm damage as seen in the photographs, mainly to the lower extremities. Lock is 18th century. Formally with a till. Strong and sturdy. Comparative pieces: Two similar cassones with an identical style of gradooning framing the central panel are illustrated in "Furniture and Interior Decoration of the Italian Renaissance", by Frida Schottmuller, 1921. The first is illustration #106, described at from Verona after 1500; the second is illustration #112 described as from upper Italy about 1550. Both are from the collection of what is now the Bode Museum in Berlin. #J7   « Less

Width 54", Depth 22", Height 28". This chest is special in the way the three front panels are set back from the face, giving the front a definite 3-dimensional effect. The  More »

Width 54", Depth 22", Height 28". This chest is special in the way the three front panels are set back from the face, giving the front a definite 3-dimensional effect. The wavy apron at the bottom is also a special feature. Condition: Front left leg is an early replacement. Some minor chips and repaired cracks. Hinges are later. No key   « Less

Height 36", width 39", depth 22". This attractive chest of drawers has the initials, E A , inlaid on the top. Condition: Rebuilt in the 20th century using new wood  More »

Height 36", width 39", depth 22". This attractive chest of drawers has the initials, E A , inlaid on the top. Condition: Rebuilt in the 20th century using new wood for the interior runners and slats between the drawers. The drawer bottoms are also replacements, made in the correct manner. Six of the drawer pulls appear early, but all are replacements. The exterior is basically all original, of a very deep brown color. The drawers are very clean on the inside and function well with the new runners, making this chest practical for everyday use. #H21   « Less

Height 21", width 55", depth 15". This coffer is unusual in its long and narrow size, making it well suited for a hallway or other location where depth space is limited.  More »

Height 21", width 55", depth 15". This coffer is unusual in its long and narrow size, making it well suited for a hallway or other location where depth space is limited. It also doubles well as a bench. Its weathered appearance would fit in especially well with a rustic, country decor. Condition: Nearly all original and "untouched", including the weathered finish. The hinges are early replacements, probably from the 18th century. General wear, cracks, and scrapes from age and use. Top slightly warped.   « Less

Height 23", width 45", depth 18". Condition: Nice patina. Some damage and repairs around lock area. Base molding is later. #G18

Height 23", width 45", depth 18". Condition: Nice patina. Some damage and repairs around lock area. Base molding is later. #G18   « Less

Height 26", width 50" depth 17". Condition: Heavy worming in many places. Top is from another early piece of furniture and adapted. Bottom board is a modern replacement.  More »

Height 26", width 50" depth 17". Condition: Heavy worming in many places. Top is from another early piece of furniture and adapted. Bottom board is a modern replacement. Tracery panels on side are antique replacements of unknown date, but show light traces of worming. Lock removed and lock plate is old but not original to this piece. The interior is lined with sheet metal. Recent coloring and waxing to finish. #H19   « Less

A British "Wormy Pine" Chest of Drawers, Probably Irish, The chest with two rows of two drawers in highly figured chestnut now on replaced base. Wormy  More »

A British "Wormy Pine" Chest of Drawers, Probably Irish, The chest with two rows of two drawers in highly figured chestnut now on replaced base. Wormy Chestnut refers to chestnut which, weakened by blight, was infected while alive with insects. ;The resulting wood created wonderful richly coloured and figured wood for furniture making. Dimensions: 30 1/4 inches x 4'' 4 1/4 inches x 23 3/4 inches   « Less