An extremely rare and exceptional 17th Century William & Mary Kingwood oyster veneered Cabinet On Stand probably by Thomas Pistor. Having stunning geometric oyster patterns throughout with fine cross banded borders standing on replacement fiddleback Ash twist legs made to the exact proportion and design of the period. The interior doors fitted with original lock and fastenings open to reveal an outstanding interior that is an explosion of contrasting light and dark cuts of kingwood oysters. The use of rosewood that forms the cross banding to the edge of the doors and interior of the central door can also be seen on the ends of the piece. The work is consistent with other known examples of this type that in all likelihood originated in the workshop of Thomas Pistor. It is interesting to note that the section veneered in rosewood behind the interior door is almost identical to a kingwood Escritoire sold by W R Harvey Antiques, the pierced flower shaped brass hinges to the interior d...