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Stunning Oyster Laburnum Chest of Drawers
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for sale €6,962     $7,557
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Stunning Oyster Laburnum Chest of Drawers

17th century
Description

A stunning Chest of drawers from the late 17th Century.

The chest having an arrangement of 2 over 3 Oak lined drawers. Each Drawer having Laburnum Oysters and Holly cross banding.

Raised upon "Bun" feet with Cross grain mouldings.

The ends of the Chest having Laburnum Oysters with Holly cross banding and Oval inserts.

The top of the Chest can only be described as stunning with Holly bandings forming Geometric designs.

In Excellent Condition

Size:

Height 36" (91cm)

Width 38" (96.5cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Laburnum Oyster Veneer Chest to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 05898999
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques Date17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 320-345 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:
Oak drawer bottoms running front to back: cabinet joinery that fixes construction before 1715.
Cushion mouldings and geometric oyster inlay: decorative work that fits the 1690s.
Dark oxidised oak drawer linings: unpolished timber surfaces mellowed by three centuries of exposure.
Radial shrinkage lines across the oyster cuts: natural movement of end-grain timber over time.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA699857
Dealers Internal Reference
LP41-22
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Description
A stunning Chest of drawers from the late 17th Century.

The chest having an arrangement of 2 over 3 Oak lined drawers. Each Drawer having Laburnum Oysters and Holly cross banding.

Raised upon "Bun" feet with Cross grain mouldings.

fig 1. A William and Mary laburnum oyster veneered chest of drawers featuring geometric crossbanding, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
fig 1. Stunning Oyster Laburnum Chest of Drawers

The ends of the Chest having Laburnum Oysters with Holly cross banding and Oval inserts.

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The top of the Chest can only be described as stunning with Holly bandings forming Geometric designs.
Philip Hunt Antiques

In Excellent Condition

Size:

Height 36" (91cm)

Width 38" (96.5cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Laburnum Oyster Veneer Chest to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 05898999
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques dating17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 320-345 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:
Oak drawer bottoms running front to back: cabinet joinery that fixes construction before 1715.
Cushion mouldings and geometric oyster inlay: decorative work that fits the 1690s.
Dark oxidised oak drawer linings: unpolished timber surfaces mellowed by three centuries of exposure.
Radial shrinkage lines across the oyster cuts: natural movement of end-grain timber over time.

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
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA699857
Dealers Internal Ref
LP41-22
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A William and Mary laburnum oyster veneered chest of drawers featuring geometric crossbanding, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.

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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
Location
Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/philiphunt
Verified Since Mar 2011
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A William and Mary laburnum oyster veneered chest of drawers featuring geometric crossbanding, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
Stunning Oyster Laburnum Chest of Drawers
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A William and Mary laburnum oyster veneered chest of drawers featuring geometric crossbanding, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialLaburnum, Brass, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneering, Crossbanded borders, Pierced brass escutcheons, Turned bun feet
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This William and Mary chest of drawers originates from the late 17th century. The piece contains an arrangement of two small drawers above three graduated longer drawers, all with oak linings. Dark brown laburnum oyster veneers cover the exterior surfaces, accented by holly crossbanding, cross grain mouldings, and geometric banding on the top panel. Pierced brass drop handles and escutcheons adorn the drawer fronts, while the entire cabinet stands on four turned bun feet. The side panels incorporate oval wood inserts amidst the oyster patterns. Measuring 91 cm high, 96.5 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, this compact storage unit fits well in a bedroom, hallway, or living room for everyday household organisation.

FAQs

Originating in the late seventeenth century, oyster veneered furniture utilises thin cross-sections of small tree branches or saplings to create repeating, concentric ring patterns across timber surfaces.

Laburnum, walnut, kingwood, and olivewood branches were cut transversely and laid as veneers over an oak or pine carcass, accompanied by hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and cast brass handles.

Authentic examples feature thick, hand-sawn veneer slices showing natural shrinkage along joints, early drawer construction with coarse oak linings, and turned bun feet on original pine pegs.

Positioned against neutral architectural backdrops, an oyster chest functions as a central focal point when contrasted with contemporary lighting, modern abstract artwork, or minimalist ceramics.

Maintain stable atmospheric humidity to prevent fragile veneer sections from lifting, keep the timber away from direct heat or sunlight, and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to protect the finish.
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