Chest of drawers.

[petertheeater]

Hi All. Anybody have any idea what these drawers are made of. I have been asked to make some more furniture to match them. I dont usually get involved in matching somebody"s aged, patinated furniture but maybe if I at least get the species right, I might have half a chance. I have my ideas but dont want to influence the consensus.
Many thanks in advance.
Peter

 

[dzj]

Ash, maybe. Best look inside, perhaps those surfaces don't have finish.

 

[jimmy_s]

possibly chestnut.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Chestnut? Try to get a photo of the end grain somewhere.

 

[Mr T]

I would say chestnut as well.

Chris

 

[dzj]

Weight is also a good indicator of type of wood. If it is chestnut, it should be as heavy as a pine chest (thereabouts).

 

[AndyT]

Is it really an antique? It's hard to tell from a single photo but I wonder if it could be something made cheaply in the far east to look a bit like a campaign piece, which would mean that the wood is extra hard to identify. The fittings all look equally undamaged and the black (paint?) very uniform. The corner trims on the drawers are nailed on, and all of the nail heads are bright and clean.

I reckon there is just a chance that the cheapest easiest way would be to go back to the original importer and see what they have in their warehouse - but I don't want to do you out of the job!