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A Late 16th or 17th Century Walnut Table Cabinet

Offered by: Michael Pashby Antiques

Description
With decorative moldings and applied pyramided bossed through the primary wood being walnut with chestnut and deal on secondary woods. This is a fascinating cabinet and was clearly designed to contain valuables and important documents. There is one lock to the cabinet that allows the owners two open the upper position. It is only then that one can access hidden releases to lower the fall front revealing an arrangement at six drawers all with what are probably the original textile pulls, and a further release to access a sliding top board concealing a hidden compartment. These cabinets are exceptionally rare and are traditionally dated to the 1670’s, and Victor Chinnery illustrated a number in Oak Furniture: The British Tradition. However, a box of very similar construction to our example and with a sliding top identical to this piece is in the collection of Melford Hull, Long Melford, Suffolk and is inlaid with the date 1570. It is entirely possible that our example was constructed in the third quarter of the 16th century.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Walnut, Chestnut, Deal
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with Age.
Creation Date:	c. 1570-1670
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	170-107
Incollect Reference #:	274451

Dimensions

W.	15.5 in;	H.	21.5 in;	D.	12.5 in;
W.	39.37 cm;	H.	54.61 cm;	D.	31.75 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Pashby Antiques deals in fine quality English Antiques and Decorative Arts, items that combine rarity, beautiful design, excellent craftsmanship and ingenuity. We specialize in works from the mid 17th century to the late 19th century and always have in stock good pieces of Georgian and Regency period antique furniture, in particular documented and signed examples from the famous maker Gillows of Lancaster.