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Irish Pine Chest of Drawers Circa 1860
$3,500
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Offered for sale is an original Irish Pine Chest of drawers.
It is an authentic Irish Chest that was made around 1860 & it is presented in original condition.
I purchased it from descendants of the family who migrated to Australia in the late 19th century. These chests are rare & it has been a striking part of my collection for over a decade.
All timbers are Irish White Pine with no secondary timbers employed. The wide, elm like grain together with it's large, radial knots give it an unique personality.
It has been handmade with no evidence of the use of mechanised tools. Original rose head iron nails & some handforged T head nails are visible on the backboards.
The structure is sound with no movement, rot of any kind or evidence of borer activity.
The drawers have not been interfered with in any way. The dawer sides & frame runners are original & show only normal wear. All drawers are operational & all dust covers are intact.
All knob handles are present, original & undamaged.
All brass thread escutcheons are original & present. All locks are original & intact - they are iron & complete with the original iron bow key.
The vertical backboards are original & remain in undamaged condition.
The Gothic Chalice feet are original & undamaged.
The finish is original.
Dimensions are traditional at 42 inches tall, 42 inches wide & 21 inches deep.
This is a rare & most desirable, authentic Irish chest - it is a designer's dream. It would satisfy the most discerning decorator & represent a blue chip future investment.
Delivery is available Sydney to Bathurst.
It is an authentic Irish Chest that was made around 1860 & it is presented in original condition.
I purchased it from descendants of the family who migrated to Australia in the late 19th century. These chests are rare & it has been a striking part of my collection for over a decade.
All timbers are Irish White Pine with no secondary timbers employed. The wide, elm like grain together with it's large, radial knots give it an unique personality.
It has been handmade with no evidence of the use of mechanised tools. Original rose head iron nails & some handforged T head nails are visible on the backboards.
The structure is sound with no movement, rot of any kind or evidence of borer activity.
The drawers have not been interfered with in any way. The dawer sides & frame runners are original & show only normal wear. All drawers are operational & all dust covers are intact.
All knob handles are present, original & undamaged.
All brass thread escutcheons are original & present. All locks are original & intact - they are iron & complete with the original iron bow key.
The vertical backboards are original & remain in undamaged condition.
The Gothic Chalice feet are original & undamaged.
The finish is original.
Dimensions are traditional at 42 inches tall, 42 inches wide & 21 inches deep.
This is a rare & most desirable, authentic Irish chest - it is a designer's dream. It would satisfy the most discerning decorator & represent a blue chip future investment.
Delivery is available Sydney to Bathurst.
- Date Listed:19/04/2024
- Last Edited:19/04/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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