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Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
for sale €19,890     $21,590
£17,000
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Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

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Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

A 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers, Circa 1690, England

The two short over three long oak lined graduating drawers, veneered throughout in finely figured olive oyster within holly borders. The drawer fronts and sides carefully laid with well matched oysters of good colour and patination.

The top finely veneered in geometric form, centred by a bold oyster roundel within a holly lined rosette and broad crossbanded border.

Retaining its original engraved gilt brass locks, handles and crown surmounted escutcheons.

It should be noted that this is an extremely rare late 17th century survivor retaining all of its original hardware, with original age patinated surfaces.

Dimensions on request.

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Raised on later solid ash bun feet.

Dimensions

On request

Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated these Olive Oyster Chest Drawers to the 17th Century.

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SA1217637
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Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

A 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers, Circa 1690, England

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The two short over three long oak lined graduating drawers, veneered throughout in finely figured olive oyster within holly borders.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

The drawer fronts and sides carefully laid with well matched oysters of good colour and patination.

fig 1. A 17th-century William and Mary chest of drawers featuring olive wood oyster veneering, geometric boxwood stringing, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
fig 1. Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

The top finely veneered in geometric form, centred by a bold oyster roundel within a holly lined rosette and broad crossbanded border.

Retaining its original engraved gilt brass locks, handles and crown surmounted escutcheons.

fig 2. A 17th-century William and Mary chest of drawers featuring olive wood oyster veneering, geometric boxwood stringing, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
fig 2. Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

It should be noted that this is an extremely rare late 17th century survivor retaining all of its original hardware, with original age patinated surfaces.

Dimensions on request.

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Raised on later solid ash bun feet.

Dimensions

On request

Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated these Olive Oyster Chest Drawers to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217637
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07787 536199
Location
Buscot Manor
Buscot
Oxfordshire
SN7 8DA
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 17th-century William and Mary chest of drawers featuring olive wood oyster veneering, geometric boxwood stringing, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
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A 17th-century William and Mary chest of drawers featuring olive wood oyster veneering, geometric boxwood stringing, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
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Originating in late 17th-century England, William and Mary furniture is recognised for its Dutch architectural influence, featuring vertical proportions, decorative timber veneers, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.

These chests were typically constructed with a pine or oak carcass faced with transverse slices of olive wood or walnut branches, detailed with boxwood stringing and cast brass fittings.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, genuine oyster veneer geometry with geometric inlay, hand-cast brass hardware with split-pin fastenings, and age-consistent timber movement.

Positioning a period chest against a neutral wall creates an architectural focal point, allowing the detailed wood grain to contrast with modern artwork or minimalist lighting.

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