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
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Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
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