Tasmanian Colonial period cedar Chest of Drawers c1825

Tasmanian Colonial period cedar Chest of Drawers c1825

A rare Tasmanian early Colonial period cedar chest of five drawers, of elegant vernacular form. The drawers cockbeaded & lined in Huon pine. The unusual turned tall feet, with triple reed tops & ball ends suggest the work of one a very small group of Irish cabinet makers, either free or convict
Original handles, locks, feet & surface finish.
108cm x 57cm x 117cm high
Hobart c 1825

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