A substantial and handsome chest of drawers in Huon pine, made in Australia during the Colonial period, circa 1860–1880. The piece is distinguished by full-height barley-twist corner columns flanking a shaped serpentine front with a conforming moulded top. The case stands on four turned bun feet.
An Arrangement of four short over three long graduated drawers, all with original turned Huon pine knobs. Providing a large amount of storage, the piece presents in excellent condition throughout, with a wonderful colour and glow. All six drawers run well on and the polished surfaces are in fine order with the patina and minor marks consistent with honest age and use.
Height: 1260mm
Width: 1200mm
Depth: 560mm
A substantial and handsome chest of drawers in Huon pine, made in Australia during the Colonial period, circa 1860–1880. The piece is distinguished by full-height barley-twist corner columns flanking a shaped serpentine front with a conforming moulded top. The case stands on four turned bun feet.
An Arrangement of four short over three long graduated drawers, all with original turned Huon pine knobs. Providing a large amount of storage, the piece presents in excellent condition throughout, with a wonderful colour and glow. All six drawers run well on and the polished surfaces are in fine order with the patina and minor marks consistent with honest age and use.
Height: 1260mm
Width: 1200mm
Depth: 560mm
