Oak Six-board Chest

Description:

Oak Six-board Chest, England, late 17th/early 18th century, with carved lunette frieze on front, sides extending to shaped bootjack ends, ht. 24 1/2, wd. 52 7/8, dp. 14 1/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

Signs of wear to top with some water/ring stains, notch from top of lid missing where part of lock would have been, wear to bottoms of feet, and sides, and front and back, with age appropriate nicks, scuffs.


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