English William and Mary Walnut Chest - AA1568

A fine English William and Mary Walnut and marquetry chest of drawers The quarter panelled book matched figured walnut top having seaweed style marquetry cross banding framed by deep walnut band, above applied mouldings and a secret cushion drawer, then two short and three long graduated drawers with figured and burr walnut veneers and matching cross banding, the drawers having period style escutcheons and patterned drop handles having unusual drop plates to protect the veneers. Having attractive book matched figured walnut sides with walnut cross banding and mouldings above matching the top cushion drawer. Resting on later shaped bracket feet. Note: the top left drawer when removed reveals a sliding panel and a pair of secret drawers.