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A Fine William And Mary Olive Oyster And Laburnum Chest, Circa 1680-1700

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

The rectangular cross-grain Laburnum moulded holly banded top is veneered in well-chosen olive oysters laid in geometric patterns incorporating roundels and corner arc quadrants inlaid in holly. Similarly, the holly-banded sides are entirely covered in well-chosen olive oysters.
 
Divided by cross-grain D-mouldings, the two short over three long oak-lined holly banded graduating drawers are decorated with book-matched olive oysters, each inlaid in opposing atypical break arches of holly. Raised on solid ash bun feet.
 
The chest is incredibly well proportioned, visually beautiful, unusual and of very good colour and patination.
 
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Antique SA932317 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