Cotswold House Antiques

Description

Just arrived from a private estate and fresh to the market!

A superb vintage collectors or specimen chest of tall and handsome proportions.

Comprising some 20 drawers of varying depth and capable of storing any number of objects.....just add your imagination!

Natural history items - shells - fossils - rocks - minerals - workshop / studio tools - art materials.....this fine chest is one of the nicest examples of its kind we've had.....good looking, highly versatile and so incredibly useful.

The construction is a combination of quality veneered / laminated wood (for example, the side panels) and solid timbers. The drawer frames and superstructure or carcass are all from solid beech. Well made throughout, the drawers are engineered with metal stops preventing them from sliding right out (and so the accidental spillage of the contents).

The platform style base boasts a fascia of thick marble stone, which provides a lovely dark contrast to the rest of the unit.

Dating to the first half of the 20th century, this large but very compact chest has the potential to completely declutter your space and provide an all in one storage solution for your collection or tools. Would look stunning in an artist's studio, a living space or a workshop.

(Note, the objects shown in the photos are for illustrative purposes and are not included in the sale).

Condition -

The item is in well used condition and was once painted (stripped many years ago by its previous keeper). Marks, knocks and some marking commensurate with use. The drawers with some surface dirt, staining and marking internally. The top, similarly with marking, some staining and making-good (a slight 'lift' in the pine board that has been pinned down). One drawer with lock, but this is not currently functional. Please call or email for more images and a complete condition report ahead of purchase. Thank you.

Dimensions -

106 cms wide x 36 cms deep x 113 cms high.

The internal dimensions of each drawer is 41.5 cms wide x 20.5 cms deep, with storage depths of 4 cms, 5 cms, 10 cms, through 14.5 cms and to 18 cms in the case of the deepest drawers at the bottom.

Email or call for any further information on this item. We give great attention to each and every item we select and offer for sale, priding ourselves on the accuracy of our descriptions and research. We are very happy to provide complete and exacting condition reports (together with further photographs, where necessary) and encourage buyers to request this information prior to purchase.

Accepted payment methods are via paypal, bank transfer, personal cheque or cash.

Viewing of any item in person, prior to purchase, is always welcomed by appointment.