A very fine George I walnut tallboy
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Description
A very fine George I walnut tallboy, of typical rectangular form with a wide base containing three graduated long drawers and a narrower upper section with three further long drawers and three short drawers below a shaped cornice, all raised on a plinth with an unusual ogee moulded rail and ogee feet, decorated throughout with book matched veneers of exceptional colour, original brass open plate handles. English, circa 1720.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 18th Century Materials: walnut Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1720 Styles / Movements: Traditional, George I Incollect Reference #: 665674 -
Dimensions
W. 44 in; H. 74 in; D. 23.75 in; W. 111.76 cm; H. 187.96 cm; D. 60.33 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art