Description
Circa 1900, unusual tall, narrow walnut chest of drawers. The variegated pink marble top is serpentine shaped and has an ogee moulded edge, over 6 drawers with herringbone and geometric inlaid woods and very stylish cast brass Rococo handles. The section between the top drawer and the second is wider to give stability to the piece. The front edge is rounded and has an inlaid panel. The gables are in the form of parquetry with a large herringbone section. Beneath the bottom drawer is a shaped apron with a dip in the centre, and all stands on cabriole legs with walnut banding on the fore edge. There are cast brass sabots at the front.
Dimensions:
- 104cm high x 41.5cm wide x 38cm deep.
