FINE small size, only 34" wide early 19th century Scottish burr oak chiffonier with some very interesting provenance (detailed below). As can be seen it is a classical Regency design. Single drawer above a pair of cupboard doors on a plinth base. Single shelf to the top with scroll end supports and original 3 part mirror to the back. Nice shape mouldings throughout and beautiful well figured burr oak used. The piece is in very good condition and is a gorgeous colour with rich patination and a waxed finish.
SIZE; 34" wide by 17" deep by 44" high overall
CIRCA; 1810 - 1830
PROVENANCE;
Originally this piece would have come from Taymouth Castle which is famous for its original burr oak furnishings.
Carved along the front edge of the top shelf is the following (carved in Edwardian times).
"Born 1781. Doctor Thomas Menzies C.M.D. 1832. To his daughters Margret and Ann to their Nephew. SIR DAVID MENZIES 9th Baronet"
The Menzies were a long established Scottish family who's ancestral home was Castle Menzies which is situated near Aberfeldy. They had a long association with the Breadalbane family who's ancestral home was Taymouth Castle which they in fact purchased in the early 1920's. Sir David Menzies tried unsuccessfully to claim he was the 9th baronet after the death of 8th Baronet (Sir James Menzies) in 1910. He used the title the 9th Baronet for 3 years between 1914 and 1917 before he lost his case. Several other items are known with the same stamp or engraving of the 9th Baronet Sir David Menzies.
