Recently Sold 17th, 18th & 19th Century Oak & Country Furniture

A wonderful George II period 4 panel oak settle. The unusually moulded top rail above raised and fielded serpentine panels. The re-roped seat above block and turned forelegs with a conforming block & baluster turned front stretcher. Extremely good condition and particularly decorative. Circa 1760.
This attractive oak back stool / side chair has survived from the William & Mary period in remarkably good condition. The scroll carved top rail with stamped decoration still visible above a tall back with three moulded vertical rails. The panelled seat sits on block & bobbin turned forelegs with a conforming bobbin turned high stretcher. Just wonderful! Circa 1690.
A late 17th ~early 18th century oak & walnut moulded front chest of drawers with panelled sides. The three plank moulded edge top above an arrangement of 3 shallow & 1 deep geometrically moulded drawers. A highly sought after feature being the rarely seen walnut facings to the drawers. Petite proportions, rich colour & good condition. Circa 1700.
A charming example of a George III period oak low boy. The over sailing top with moulded edge and "baby's bottom" corners. The arched frieze with a single central drawer, flanked by 2 deep drawers and decorated with slot fretted brackets. Standing very well on straight tapering legs with bold pad feet. Lovely colour & condition. Circa 1780.
An interesting example of a joined oak coffer / chest from the late 17th century. The three panel moulded lid above a similar design front. The lunette carved frieze above moulded frame inlaid with holly and bog oak dog tooth design. Supported on beautifully carved strap work stiles. Original iron staple hinges & till. 48" wide. Circa 1680.
George I, richly patinated oak chair surviving from the early 18th century in very good condition. The pierced vasular back splat above a boarded seat with wavy seat rails. Single turned high front stretcher. Circa 1725.
Late 17th boarded coffer with the refinement of a 3 panelled front featuring original thumb lunette carving. Circa 1675.
George III period oak standing corner cabinet of difficult to find petite proportions. The upper section with 13 pane glazed single door enclosing shaped shelves. The lower cupboard with twin panelled doors. Standing on bracket feet. Original condition. Circa 1785.
A very nice original example of an early Georgian oak side table. The four plank over sailing top above a single oak lined frieze drawer. Standing on gentle cabriole legs terminating in delightfully pointed pad feet. Good rich colour and wonderfully preserved condition. Circa 1750.
Charles II ~ William & Mary period oak two part chest of drawers. The typically early random arrangement of deep and shallow geometrically moulded drawers. The particularly luxury refinement at that time of walnut and "Jamaica wood" inlays indicating the wealthy owners status, whose initials are "branded" on both sections. Circa 1680.
Good George III period bureau of nice proportions, with two short over two long oak lined drawers. Solidly constructed with well figured oak of a rich golden colour. The fall opening to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes & drawers. Very nicely shaped bracket feet and panelled back. Just 37" wide. Circa 1775.
A charming, petite late 18th century oak mule chest ~ measuring just 39" wide. The front and sides with raised and fielded panels. The base with one long drawer above shaped bracket feet. The boarded top opening to reveal the till. Lovely colour, patination and condition. Circa 1790.
A particularly nice and original oak, mahogany & walnut Welsh dresser of the late George III period. The original enclosed plate rack with wavy frieze surmounted by a moulded cornice. The three shelves similarly moulded. The corbels supported by baluster & ring turned columns. The mahogany topped three section base with 3 drawers, the centre one being serpentine moulded, over an arrangement of 3 further drawers, flanked by 2 moulded edge panelled cupboards. Ebony diamond escutcheons. Replacement handles. Each section separated by the same split & applied baluster & ring turned columns. The whole standing very well on shaped bracket plinths between the column stops. The rich warm colour and modest proportions of 5'6" wide x 7' high, make this dresser very easy to accommodate in any situation.
A very comfortable George III period elm corner chair with shaped top rail and vasiform back splats. Late 18th century.
A fabulous 17th century, Charles II period oak gate leg table. The original six plank top of excellent grain and colour with a single drawer & cupids bow shaped frieze. The under carriage with column & ball turned legs and moulded block stretchers. Measuring 571/2" x 47" with both leaves in use it will seat up to six people. Circa 1660.
Mid 19th century Victorian elm & pine cricket table. The three plank top above a moulded edge deep frieze and undertier, standing on chamfered splay legs
A charming early 18th century oak drop flap gate leg table of petite proportions. The original planked top above a single frieze drawer carved with initials & dated 1719. Ring turned & moulded legs, moulded stretchers on original cup feet. A particularly interesting feature is the discrete re-use of much earlier timber in the gates ~ a collectors delight!
Late 17th C back stool / side chair of richly patinated oak. Raised & fielded back panel, with serpentine front seat rail, high block & turned front stretcher. Circa 1700.
A richly coloured & well patinated mid 17th century oak coffer. The planked top above a 3 panel front with lunette carved top rail & carved stiles. The central panel featuring an arch with the owners initials within, flanked by diamond pattern, centred with bog oak & beech inlay. The panelled sides with conforming decoration. Interior complete with till / candle box.
Rare to find such a nice pair of East Anglian elm carver chairs & in super condition too. The top rail with ebony inlaid panel above a three bobbin centre rail, ring turned arm supports, standing on square tapering legs with ‘H' stretchers. Circa 1800.
A fabulous early oak back stool / high back chair surviving from the late 17th Century in marvelous & original condition. The moulded slatted back with central fielded panel above an inset panel seat. The top scrolled ears indicative of the north Midlands area ~ Derbyshire / Lancashire / Cheshire. The high front stretcher with bobbin turning, a feature repeated on the forelegs. Circa 1690.
Charles II period (1660-1685) joined oak coffer. The three panel moulded edge lid above a 2 panel front carved with lozenge & floral work centred by a strap work carved frieze & channelled stiles. Lovely dark aubergine colour & desirable petite size of just 39" wide. Original staple with supporting strap hinges.
18th century oak chest with the nice detail of fine double D moulding around the arrangement of two over three graduated drawers. The planked top with projecting ogee moulded edge. Standing well on original shaped bracket feet. Nice proportions measuring 36/38" wide x 38" tall. Lovely grain throughout and rich colour. Circa 1740.
A particularly small - 35" high, George III period oak hanging corner cupboard of splay front form. The double moulded cornice over a single door with corresponding moulded double panel design. The green painted interior with two shaped shelves. Circa 1800.
A pair of ash, elm and fruitwood hoop back Windsor armchairs. The shaped back splat and central turned roundel are very typical of the Buckinghamshire area Circa 1840.
A good quality early George III period oak chest on chest with lovely warm colour and in nice condition. The upper section with a moulded cornice over the arrangement of cock beaded drawers ~ two over three, complimented by the brushing slide over three further drawers in the lower section and all standing on ogee bracket feet. Solid oak throughout including the drawer construction. Lovely proportions, being a very easy to accommodate 5' 6" tall.
Early George II bureau, unusually of solid walnut. The fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with central cupboard flanked by Doric pilasters enclosing secret compartments with pigeon holes and drawers. The frieze drawer above two short and two further long drawers with double D mouldings. 36" wide. Circa 1725.
George III oak bureau of the sought after petite proportions ~ just 33" wide. The fall opening to reveal a fitted interior with a central cupboard flanked by arcaded pigeon holes with an arrangement of drawers above. Note the wonderful original hand made butterfly hinges. Below are four graduated long drawers with fret handles, all standing on bracket feet. Good colour. Late 18th century.