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ANTIQUE #SA643794

17th-century William And Mary Olive Oyster Chest Of Drawers On Stand

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

A superb example of well-chosen hand-cut olive oyster veneers, combined with the finesse of a highly skilled craftsman, from the reign of William & Mary (1689-1702).
 
The rectangular top with moulded edge inlaid with holly stringing depicting scrolls, heart shapes and flower head motifs, above two short asymmetric drawers and two long graduating drawers, the drawers are full of oysters each with a roundel of box surrounding the drop handles and centred with cast and pierced gilt cherub mask escutcheons, elevated on a freeze drawer, later twist legs, shaped stretcher and bun feet.
 
 
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Antique SA643794 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07787 536199
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD