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William & Mary Walnut Oyster Chest
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €8,951     $9,716
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William & Mary Walnut Oyster Chest

18th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A fine William & Mary period walnut oyster chest in good condition.

The top and drawer fronts are beautifully veneered in oyster-cut walnut, showing excellent colour and figuring.

The chest has two short drawers over three long drawers, all with solid oak, hand-dovetailed construction, and fitted with attractive brass drop handles.

Standing on classic turned bun feet.

A well-proportioned example with a lovely colour, ready to place in the home.

W 97cm (38.25")

D 60.5cm (23.75")

H 91cm (35.75")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William Mary Oyster Chest to the 1700s.

Independent Date Check ID 09226722
Dealer's Item Date1700s
Sellingantiques Date1700s
Sellingantiques agingItem 320-345 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1700s:
Concentric walnut oyster veneers: decorative veneering popular around the 1690s.
Applied half-round mouldings on drawer dividers: body framing before cockbeading came into use.
Canvas tape over the vertical backboards: traditional dust sealing on early chests.
Oak drawer sides with hand-cut joints: early drawer construction.
Natural shrinkage lines across the oysters: timber movement over three centuries.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1175246
Dealers Internal Reference
MYEE251017B
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Description
A fine William & Mary period walnut oyster chest in good condition.
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The top and drawer fronts are beautifully veneered in oyster-cut walnut, showing excellent colour and figuring.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The chest has two short drawers over three long drawers, all with solid oak, hand-dovetailed construction, and fitted with attractive brass drop handles.

Standing on classic turned bun feet.

A well-proportioned example with a lovely colour, ready to place in the home.

W 97cm (38.25")

D 60.5cm (23.75")

H 91cm (35.75")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William Mary Oyster Chest to the 1700s.

Independent Date Report ID 09226722
Dealer's Item Date1700s
Sellingantiques dating1700s
Sellingantiques agingItem 320-345 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1700s:
Concentric walnut oyster veneers: decorative veneering popular around the 1690s.
Applied half-round mouldings on drawer dividers: body framing before cockbeading came into use.
Canvas tape over the vertical backboards: traditional dust sealing on early chests.
Oak drawer sides with hand-cut joints: early drawer construction.
Natural shrinkage lines across the oysters: timber movement over three centuries.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175246
Dealers Internal Ref
MYEE251017B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers featuring oyster veneered drawer fronts, geometric crossbanding, engraved brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
William & Mary Walnut Oyster Chest
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A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest of drawers featuring oyster veneered drawer fronts, geometric crossbanding, engraved brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneering, Turned bun feet, Engraved brass escutcheons, Geometric crossbanding
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

This William and Mary walnut oyster chest dates from around 1700 and displays an English country house style. The cabinet construction incorporates warm brown timber finished with intricate oyster veneering, geometric boxwood crossbanding, and hand-dovetailed solid oak drawers. Visual details visible in the design include two upper short drawers above three long graduated drawers, each mounted with engraved brass drop handles, alongside classic turned bun feet and simple edge mouldings. The overall dimensions measure 91 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 60.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a practical storage chest of drawers in a bedroom, hallway, or living space. The warm wood tones and decorative patterns coordinate easily with traditional or eclectic interior schemes while providing ample surface area for display and generous drawer capacity for garments, linens, or household items.

FAQs

Originating between 1689 and 1702, William and Mary furniture is distinguished by Dutch and French influences, featuring delicate proportions, turned legs, bun feet, and intricate wood veneering techniques such as parquetry and oyster cutting.

Oyster veneering was achieved by cutting thin, diagonal slices from small branches or saplings, typically of walnut, laburnum, or kingwood. These circular cuts were laid side-by-side over a solid oak or pine carcass to create repeating geometric, ring-like patterns.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn veneers, pine or oak drawer linings, and natural age-related shrinkage cracks along the grain lines. Original teardrop or swing drop handles with decorative backplates and hand-turned bun feet are also common period indicators.

Position the chest as a focal point in a hallway, drawing room, or bedroom to contrast rich wood textures against neutral, contemporary walls. Pair it with minimalistic table lamps, modern abstract artwork, or subtle brass decorative objects to bridge historic craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.

Keep the chest in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp conditions to prevent the veneer from lifting or cracking. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, buffing gently along the direction of the wood grain.
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