18th century walnut chest – £5800 at Stride & Son.
“The selling price was really encouraging,” said Chichester auctioneer Peter Parker after an 18th century walnut chest made £5800, “but it just emphasises how polarised the market is between the top end and the rest.”
Offered at Stride & Son (20% buyer’s premium) on February 2, the chest had all the necessary plus points – line inlay, a brushing slide a caddy top and small size at 2ft 7in (79cm) wide.