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William & Mary Style Burr Walnut Low Boy
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William & Mary Style Burr Walnut Low Boy

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 November 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good quality freestanding William & Mary style burr walnut low boy. The book matched top having a cross banded and moulded edge above a small centre drawer flanked by 2 larger drawers all having cross banding and cock beaded frames with brass pear drop handles. Below a shaped and cock beaded frieze leading to cup and cover turned legs with flat sides and joined by shaped “X” frame stretchers and raised on turned bun feet. Condition- very good with solid mahogany linings. Dimensions:- Height…30''/ 76cm. Width…31.5''/ 80cm. Depth…19.75''/ 50cm. Delivery to most of U.K. by furniture carrier £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this William and Mary Lowboy to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173516
Dealers Internal Reference
24825
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Description
A good quality freestanding William & Mary style burr walnut low boy.
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The book matched top having a cross banded and moulded edge above a small centre drawer flanked by 2 larger drawers all having cross banding and cock beaded frames with brass pear drop handles.
John Howkins Antiques

Below a shaped and cock beaded frieze leading to cup and cover turned legs with flat sides and joined by shaped “X” frame stretchers and raised on turned bun feet. Condition- very good with solid mahogany linings. Dimensions:- Height…30''/ 76cm. Width…31.5''/ 80cm. Depth…19.75''/ 50cm. Delivery to most of U.K. by furniture carrier £50.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this William and Mary Lowboy to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173516
Dealers Internal Ref
24825
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William & Mary Style Burr Walnut Low Boy

Archive II A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View II
Archive III A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View III
Archive IV A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View IV
Archive V A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View V
Archive VI A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View IX
Archive X A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher. View X
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher.
William & Mary Style Burr Walnut Low Boy
Ref: SA1173516
A rectangular William and Mary style lowboy featuring burr walnut veneer, three drawers with brass drop handles, and cup-turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLowboys
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleWilliam and Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Cup-turned legs, Serpentine stretcher, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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The William and Mary style emerged in late 17th-century England, heavily influenced by Dutch design following the ascent of monarchs William III and Mary II in 1689. It is characterised by a shift towards lighter, more refined proportions, sophisticated veneer work such as burr walnut, and intricate turning on legs and stretchers.

Craftsmen of this era typically utilised native timbers like oak and pine for carcases and structural frames, applying highly figured decorative veneers such as burr walnut to visible surfaces. Joinery often involved hand-cut dovetails for drawers and mortise-and-tenon joints for frames, complemented by cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails with irregularities, handmade screws or iron nails, and natural ageing like shrinkage cracks and oxidisation in the wood. Examining the secondary timbers inside drawers and checking for the absence of modern machine marks are critical steps in verification.

Such a piece works effectively as a focal point in a hallway or living room, contrasting cleanly against neutral or moody painted walls to highlight the figured grain of the wood. Pairing it with minimalist modern mirrors or contemporary lamps creates a balanced dialogue between historical craftsmanship and current design aesthetics.

To preserve antique wood, maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking and fading. Regularly dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying traditional beeswax helps maintain the timbers moisture and natural lustre without harming the finish.
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