Apter-Fredericks

Important 18th & 19th Century Antique Furniture

Walnut

A Fine George I Walnut Wing Armchair together with a copy
A Very Fine George I Walnut Chest on Stand
A George I Walnut Chest on Chest otherwise known as a Tallboy
A George II Walnut Armchair
A Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk
A George II Walnut Serpentine Front Commode
An Exceptional George I Burr Walnut Card Table
A Queen Anne Walnut Veneered Bachelor's Chest.
A George II Burr Walnut Kneehole Chest
A Pair of George I Walnut Stools
A George II Walnut Side Chair
A Rare George III Carved Mahogany Armchair
An Outstanding & Extremely Rare George I Burr Walnut Side Table
A George II Carved Walnut Armchair
A Mid Eighteenth Century Burr Maple Bureau Bookcase
A Jewel in the Crown of Queen Anne Furniture
A Pair of Queen Anne Walnut Stools
A Queen Anne Walnut Veneered Bachelor's Chest.

A Queen Anne Walnut Veneered Bachelor's Chest.

Height: 30 ⅛" 76.25cm
Width: 28" 71cm
Depth: 13 ¼" 34cm

The cross-banded hinged top opening to reveal a cross-banded and baize lined top which opens to reveal a well with divides for paper, pens and inkwells.

Below the top is one long drawer above two banks of short drawers flanking a kneehole cupboard. The cupboard may be set back to form the kneehole or may be drawn forward till flush with the drawers. The kneehole is a feature we have not seen on a bachelor's chest before.

This exceptional bachelor's chest is a very good colour walnut, retains its original handles,carrying handles and locks, has herringbone inlay around each drawer and crossbanding to each side. Furthermore, the chest is also veneered on the back, which is almost unheard of.

English, Circa 1700

Hedgecourt House,Sussex
Private collection