A9102 – Restored Victorian Cedar Cotton-Reel Chest of Drawers, c. 1880
Restored and finished by hand using traditional methods, this elegant Victorian Cedar chest combines ornate period character with excellent structural integrity and practical everyday storage.
Features:
Rich-tone Cedar construction
Traditional shellac French-polish and beeswax finish
Seven structurally excellent drawers with smooth operation
Clean drawer interiors
Original turned Cedar handles and screws, complete and undamaged
Original brass drawer locks and keyhole escutcheons
New runners fitted to all seven drawers
Replacement drawer stops
Original turned Cedar legs with new anti-scratch pads
Beautiful natural Cedar patina and age-related darkening
Decorative full-length cotton-reel half-columns to both sides
Restoration and condition: All seven drawers have been completely rebuilt, re-glued and re-nailed, with their bases removed and refitted. New timber cross-members and support blocks have been installed beneath the drawers to provide additional strength and rigidity beyond the original construction.
New, non-original hardwood drawer bases have been fitted to the two lower large drawers, and the frame of the lowest drawer has been completely replaced using non-original timber. All drawers sit straight and flush and operate smoothly on their new runners. The internal drawer rails and guides have been realigned, glued and screwed where required.
The external Cedar plank top, sides and drawer fronts are in very good condition, with no stains or significant dents. All original tongue-and-groove back-boards have been re-nailed and remain in excellent order.
Dimensions: 1197W × 555D × 1230H mm
Item: BK6103100
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