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Antique French Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

SKU: JC01384
Sale price £1,450.00

An exceptionally grand French serpentine chest of drawers dating to the 19th century. Constructed in walnut, the piece features four generously sized drawers with decorative carved fronts, each fitted with ornate brass handles and matching escutcheons.

• 19th Century French 
• Walnut construction
• Four full-width drawers 
• Serpentine carved front
• Original brass handles and escutcheons
• Raised on short carved legs

The drawers are all of good size and depth, each finished with decorative carved panels and fitted with ornate handles and matching escutcheons.

The piece displays a wonderfully rich patina that has developed naturally over time and stands on short carved feet.

Dimensions

Width 136 cm x Depth 63 cm x Height 118 cm

Condition

In good antique condition with wear and tear appropriate for age and use to include knocks, scuffs and age related splits. Displays signs of historic woodworm throughout which is no longer active - all items are treated for woodworm upon entry to our showrooms. Wood loss to some of the carving and drawer edges and one handle is missing part of it's brass flourish (third drawer, left handle)

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