17th-Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers on Stand
1690 England
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17th-Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers on Stand
A superb example of well-chosen hand-cut olive oyster veneers, combined with the finesse of a highly skilled craftsman, from the reign of William & Mary (1689-1702).
The rectangular top with moulded edge inlaid with holly stringing depicting scrolls, heart shapes and
• Highly intricate inlaid top inlaid with holly stringing.
• A sunburst of
• Holly roundels to the drawers surrounding drop handles.
• Cross grain mouldings throughout.
• Two short asymmetric drawers and two long graduating drawers above the original stand drawer.
• Period locks.
• Possibly later olive ash legs and olive cross grain veneered stand on bun feet.
• Fabulous colour and richly patinated throughout.
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Literature: ‘Early English Furniture 1660-1714’ by Adam Bowett
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