Chest
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1900
Materials
Oak
Measurements
63 x 137 x 52 cm
Place of origin
England
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Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire
NT 342707
Summary
An oak chest, English, circa 1900. Constructed as a radiator cover using 17th century panels, the top fixed, the back removed, the triple panel front carved with the double-heart motif including hatched detail, the uprights and frieze carved with elongated scrolls, standing on stile feet.
Full description
The double heart motif is a characteristic feature of West Country carving and in particular Somerset.