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William and Mary Marquetry Chest
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for sale €42,120     $45,720
£36,000

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William and Mary Marquetry Chest

17th century
Description

A fine William and Mary Marquetry chest of drawers circa 1690

The top geometrically banded in walnut and inset with marquetry reserves of 

Floral and cornucopia like detail and inset bird and urn central cartouche.

The drawer fronts similarly inlaid as are both sides.

For further details refer to our other marquetry chest of drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this William Mary Marquetry Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1087931
Description
A fine William and Mary Marquetry chest of drawers circa 1690

The top geometrically banded in walnut and inset with marquetry reserves of 

Floral and cornucopia like detail and inset bird and urn central cartouche.

The drawer fronts similarly inlaid as are both sides.

For further details refer to our other marquetry chest of drawers.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this William Mary Marquetry Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1087931
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Archive I A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers adorned with intricate floral marquetry panels, brass drop handles, and bun feet.

William and Mary Marquetry Chest

Archive II A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers adorned with intricate floral marquetry panels, brass drop handles, and bun feet. View II
Archive III A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers adorned with intricate floral marquetry panels, brass drop handles, and bun feet. View III
Archive IV A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers adorned with intricate floral marquetry panels, brass drop handles, and bun feet. View IV
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Park Lodge Antiques
Telephone 07747 014098
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The Lodge House
Pyrton
Oxfordshire
OX49 5AN
United Kingdom

Viewings welcome by appointment.
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A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers adorned with intricate floral marquetry panels, brass drop handles, and bun feet.
William and Mary Marquetry chest
Ref: SA1087931
A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers adorned with intricate floral marquetry panels, brass drop handles, and bun feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleWilliam and Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry panels, Teardrop brass handles, Bun feet, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This 17th-century William and Mary chest of drawers is built from rich brown walnut with contrasting fruitwood floral marquetry panels across the drawer fronts. Brass teardrop handles and ornate brass escutcheons accent each drawer, complemented by turned bun feet at the base and linear edge mouldings framing the upper surface. The piece measures 86 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. In a modern interior, this chest of drawers functions well as a statement storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living room. The warm timber tones and intricate inlay integrate smoothly into traditional or transitional English country house settings, providing practical surface and drawer space.

FAQs

A William and Mary marquetry chest is a piece of late 17th-century English case furniture produced during the reign of William III and Mary II (16891702). These chests feature walnut construction decorated with floral or seaweed marquetry inlays, mounted on turned bun feet.

These chests typically feature a carcass made of pine or oak, veneered in figure-rich walnut. The decorative marquetry panels were crafted using contrasting woods such as holly, boxwood, sycamore, or fruitwoods, often accented with brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn veneers, thick dovetailed drawer joints, oak drawer linings, iron lock mechanisms, and tear-drop or brass swing handles. The marquetry usually shows subtle variations in colour and wear consistent with age.

A decorative marquetry chest functions effectively as a focal point in an entryway, dining area, or bedroom. Pairing the intricate wood patterns with contemporary minimalist decor or crisp neutral walls allows the historical craftsmanship to stand out.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a light coat of natural beeswax once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged sunlight to prevent the veneers from lifting or fading.
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