Help Please..... Can Anyone Identify the Country of Origin of this Chest?

Yeah, agrees it's late 19th century, Amboyna huh, I have never even heard of it before. One thing for sure, not American.
What wood species is secondary drawer construction? is it oak? If so who else over there uses oak that way could help narrow it down.

 

yes you are right, drawer linings are oak. Back, base and inner is pine.

 

Well, we know the Brits used oak that way in secondary construction, who else in europe?

 

The French and Italians certainly did. The Germans and Scandinavians tended to be pine from my experience. Not to sure who else....anyone?

 

Hey Man...your last few posts contain a wealth of information and speculation that you could have included with your first post , so we'd have an idea where you're coming from.....
It would have at least given us a leg up on what you knew and what you were thinking .........
Help us....to help you !!

Just sayin !!

 

These are some of the heaviest drawers I have ever felt. The front is 4 inch layers of solid wood. very well made. They slide in perfectly.

 

not a clue here, sorry! if it ain't American, it ain't happening! from where i am, lol

 

Swiss maybe? The heaviness is very Germanic construction but i don't think it's German

 

Interesting - it does have a kind of alpine type feel. i dont know why. cuckoo clockish? lol

 

Komokwa You are right, my posts are speculative - so I didn't want to lead everyone in my direction without seeing what everyone else thought first. before posting here I have been told this is American and by someone else that is is German.... the verdict is out and Im hoping someone can help.

 

OK...I get that........but just know for next time...there is a vast wealth of expertise here....as well as research section , and an opinionated mob who will not brook being pointed in any direction other than the truth......as they see it.
Stating what you know about your item....or what you were told...or even what your expertise leads you to surmise ....will never sway or deter us from drilling down....and debating our own findings !

So...NO...it's not a toaster !!

 

No, I am 95% sure it's not american, it's continental for sure & i am leaning towards Swiss at the moment. lol

 

I guess I need a few lessons in Forum etiquette...lol. Ok point taken komokwa, thanks for the heads up.

 

No Problemo dude !!!

Say...have you hit the Introductions Forum...to tell us a bit about yourself and your likes...??? Eh ??

 

It's just that with old furniture its very helpful to know where you are, where you got the piece and any other details that may, may not be correct.

 

will do

 

Looks like amboyna burl but there are a number of burls that are similar. http://www.hesserhandcrafted.com/First Pages/Veneer Samples.html

 

I'm still with English/British and not amboyna.