An Anglo Dutch oak and ebonised chest of drawers part 17th century

in two parts, the dentilled cornice above a shallow frieze drawer, the frieze with pierced bowed brackets, below are two long drawers with mitred mouldings and flanked by pilasters, on later bun feet

Of impressive appearance and generally tidy. Typical separations and partial splits to top. An attractive atmospheric piece subject to workshop attention. Re-built with 17th century and later components. Some usual wear and chipping throughout commensurate with use.
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