A fine William & Mary Black & gilt Japanned chest on stand of good quality and condition. Depicting landscapes, foliage & warriors ( some chasing butterflies with their swords ). The cupboard doors, decorated on both sides, with shaped filigree gilt brass lock plates & hinges, enclosing an arrangement of ten drawers decorated similarly, but in a state of wonderful preservation. The stand fitted with a drawer over a shaped apron; raised on six turned and tapering legs joined by stretchers, on bun feet.
This piece has been acquired privately through an English family, having previously been in Philadelphia, USA.
c.1690
Measures: 181cm high x 100cm wide x 49cm deep
Stock Code MPT68
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