Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690

Name: Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA931666
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Description

A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest.

From the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1688-1702), England.

The finely holly-banded and cross-grain moulded top is beautifully veneered in roundels of hand-cut olive oysters and lined in boxwood stringing in a geometric form. Over three oyster veneered and holly banded drawers, each fitted with brass star backplates, tear drop handles and shield-shaped escutcheons. The sides are veneered in oysters of olive.

It should be noted that miniature or ‘toy’ chests from 17th-century England are extremely rare.

Personal comments: This important miniature olive oyster ‘toy’ chest is quite simply a masterpiece and incorporates all of the features associated with the period 1680-1700.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA931666

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest.

From the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1688-1702), England.

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The finely holly-banded and cross-grain moulded top is beautifully veneered in roundels of hand-cut olive oysters and lined in boxwood stringing in a geometric form.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Over three oyster veneered and holly banded drawers, each fitted with brass star backplates, tear drop handles and shield-shaped escutcheons. The sides are veneered in oysters of olive.

fig 1. Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690

It should be noted that miniature or ‘toy’ chests from 17th-century England are extremely rare.

Personal comments: This important miniature olive oyster ‘toy’ chest is quite simply a masterpiece and incorporates all of the features associated with the period 1680-1700.