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A Fine and Extremely Rare 17th Century William and Mary Baroque Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or ‘Table Box’, Circa 1675-1690.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
for sale €14,742     $16,002
£12,600
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A Fine and Extremely Rare 17th Century William and Mary Baroque Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or ‘Table Box’, Circa 1675-1690.

17th century
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A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or ‘table box’, circa 1675-1690.

The exquisitely designed top, cross-grain moulded and holly banded, is decorated in many symmetrical line strung patterns in a geometric fashion, each incorporating hand-cut oyster of olive and opening to reveal a baize lined interior.

Similarly, the holly banded frieze and oak-lined base drawer are each decorated in book-matched oysters of olive, inside opposing break arches of box, each book-matched and placed with precision.

Olive oysters are placed in roundels to the crossbanded sides and a gilt brass carrying handles are fixed to each centre. Raised on a later wavy stretcher, barley twist legs and bun feet.

This piece would make a fantastic silver chest.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Olive Oyster Chest Stand to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA754392
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Description
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or ‘table box’, circa 1675-1690.

The exquisitely designed top, cross-grain moulded and holly banded, is decorated in many symmetrical line strung patterns in a geometric fashion, each incorporating hand-cut oyster of olive and opening to reveal a baize lined interior.

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Similarly, the holly banded frieze and oak-lined base drawer are each decorated in book-matched oysters of olive, inside opposing break arches of box, each book-matched and placed with precision.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. A late 17th-century William and Mary olive wood chest on stand featuring oyster veneering, stringing, brass escutcheons, and barley twist legs.
fig 1. A Fine and Extremely Rare 17th Century William and Mary Baroque Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or ‘Table Box’, Circa 1675-1690.

Olive oysters are placed in roundels to the crossbanded sides and a gilt brass carrying handles are fixed to each centre. Raised on a later wavy stretcher, barley twist legs and bun feet.

This piece would make a fantastic silver chest.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Olive Oyster Chest Stand to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA754392
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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Trade Associations

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A late 17th-century William and Mary olive wood chest on stand featuring oyster veneering, stringing, brass escutcheons, and barley twist legs.

A Fine and Extremely Rare 17th Century William and Mary Baroque Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or ‘Table Box’, Circa 1675-1690.

Archive II A late 17th-century William and Mary olive wood chest on stand featuring oyster veneering, stringing, brass escutcheons, and barley twist legs. View II
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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.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/alexandergeorge
Verified Since Aug 2019
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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A late 17th-century William and Mary olive wood chest on stand featuring oyster veneering, stringing, brass escutcheons, and barley twist legs.
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or ‘table box’, circa 1675-1690.
Ref: SA754392
A late 17th-century William and Mary olive wood chest on stand featuring oyster veneering, stringing, brass escutcheons, and barley twist legs.
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Originating in late 17th-century England, William and Mary furniture reflects Dutch and French Baroque influences. Key characteristics include elaborate veneering techniques such as oyster cuts, geometric stringing, barley-twist turned legs, and decorative brass hardware.

Oyster veneering utilised cross-section slices of small branches from trees such as olive, laburnum, walnut, or kingwood to reveal circular growth rings. These veneers were affixed to a solid pine or oak carcass, frequently accented with sycamore or boxwood stringing and brass fittings.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn veneers showing slight unevenness, and natural shrinkage cracks along grain lines. Original cast brass escutcheons and drop handles typically exhibit age-appropriate oxidisation and hand-chased details.

A chest on stand functions as a focal piece when placed in an entryway, living room, or hallway. Pairing the warm timber tones with neutral wall palettes or modern artwork creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics.

Preserve veneered timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent lifting or cracking of the wood. Clean surfaces using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiators.
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