William & Mary Style Oyster Walnut Escritoire

This exquisite William & Mary style oyster walnut escritoire is a remarkable example of late 17th century design, celebrated for its distinctive and highly decorative veneer work. The fall-front is adorned with a striking oyster walnut pattern, arranged in a concentric design that beautifully showcases the natural figuring of the wood.

Opening to reveal a fitted interior fitted with secret drawers, a cupboard, and multiple drawers. The escritoire provides practical storage for documents and writing implements, combining elegance with functionality. Below, a single drawer offers additional storage, while the piece is supported on a finely crafted stand with characteristic barley twist legs and stretchers, typical of the William & Mary period.

The rich walnut tones, complemented by delicate crossbanding and brass escutcheons, create a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. Perfect as a statement piece in a study, living room, or hallway, this escritoire embodies both historic charm and refined craftsmanship.

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Dimensions

• Width: 100 cm (39 1/2 inches)

• Height: 153 cm (60 inches)

• Depth: 44 cm (17 inches)

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Key Features

• William & Mary oyster walnut escritoire

• Distinctive oyster veneer with concentric pattern design

• Fall-front writing surface with fitted interior

• Crossbanded walnut detailing

• Original-style brass escutcheons and hardware

• Single drawer for additional storage

• Elegant barley twist legs with shaped stretcher base

• Rich walnut patina with fine antique character

• Ideal statement piece for period and contemporary interiors

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“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

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This William & Mary oyster walnut escritoire is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

This William & Mary oyster walnut escritoire carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is ret

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.