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ANTIQUE #SA1005785

A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1680 England

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

The cross-grain ovolo moulded top is veneered in well-chosen olive oysters laid in geometric patterns incorporating a large central floral motif, roundels, corner arc quadrants and a trefoil to each end, all outlined in holly stringing and set with bookmatched oysters.
 
Similarly, the banded sides are veneered in oysters and holly inlaid to the centre with trefoil motifs set within a large roundel of oysters banded in holly.
 
Divided by cross-grain D-mouldings, the two short over three long oak-lined crossbanded graduating drawers are decorated with book-matched olive oysters. Raised on solid ash bun feet.
 
This remarkable chest is likely to be symbolic, depicting a large floral motif and trefoils to the top and quatrefoils to the sides, this possibly representing creation, the holly trinity and good fortune.
 
The chest is incredibly well proportioned, visually beautiful, unusual and of very good colour and patination.
 
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Antique SA1005785 shown on this page was made in the 17th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07787 536199
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD