An almost identical chest to the one a I sold several years ago the difference being initals of A B 1682 whereas the first chest initials D A M 1682 , identical size shape & design. From the Devon Exeter workshop where
Thomas Dennis & William Searle crafted their skills and trade before emigrating to America
where they continued to make these historically notable chests. Triple panelled chest
typical devon S scroll work to top frieze rail,foliage carved work emanates from each lozenge
on each panel ,with no loss to height, colour and patination good , Uncommon / Rare chest
regarding the England American connection of early oak in the seventeenth century.
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