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ANTIQUE #SA931666

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

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Sold by: Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

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.
 
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Antique SA931666 shown on this page was made in the 17th 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