This wardrobe on stand by the Arts & Crafts Dutch cabinet maker Peter Waals (1870-1937) forms part of Mallams’ auction on May 25-26 in Oxford.
The 6ft 8in x 3ft 7in (2.04 x 1.1m) walnut, ebony and holly stringing piece features decorated handles that were probably made by Waals’ apprentice, Norman Bucknell (1911-2006). It has passed by descent from collector Arthur Mitchell and is offered with a £5000-8000 guide.