A Decorative 17th Century and Later English William and Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest of Drawers - AA1569

A decorative 17th Century and later English William and Mary oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers.

Parquetry work of this kind, involving geometric designs made up from small oyster veneers, required a high degree of skill.  Having later appropriate brasswork, sections of cross banding and mouldings, with bun feet.

Carcase

1690 - 1710

Reference:  British Antique Furniture, Price Guide and Reasons for Values by John Andrews, 1989 (page 172, item 327)

H:  2' 7" - 80 cm

W:  3' 2" - 96 cm

D:  1' 11" - 59 cm