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17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box

$17,357.01
£12,600
€15,046.74
CA$24,175.85
A$24,595.81
CHF 14,095.86
MX$296,148.77
NOK 164,754.50
SEK 165,477.56
DKK 112,487.92

About the Item

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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.06 in (86.5 cm)Width: 38.98 in (99 cm)Depth: 26.38 in (67 cm)
  • Style:
    William and Mary (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1675-1690
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Raised on a later wavy stretcher, barley twist legs and bun feet.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4936221670422

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