Categories : Chests of drawers
Title : William and Mary Oyster Chest
Signature – Mark - Stamp : No
Technique : Marquetry
Main material : Wood
Secondary material : Ivory
Period of creation : 1700
Country of creation : United Kingdom
Condition : Very good
Approximate number of objects : 1
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M.S. RAU ANTIQUES (Antique dealer)
630 Royal Street
LA 70130 New Orleans - USA
Tel : +1 800 544 9440
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Email address : info@rauantiques.com
Website : http://www.rauantiques.com
Time zone : GTM -06:00
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Measurement :
| Height : 86.36 cm |
Height : 34.00 in |
| Width : 99.06 cm |
Width : 39.00 in |
| Depth : 58.42 cm |
Depth : 23.00 in |
original text :
(Automatic translation)
William and Mary Oyster Olivewood Chest. A beautiful and rare olivewood chest of drawers featuring oyster veneering and circular inlay. The veneers have aged to exhibit a rich and warm patina and, after almost 300 years, the chest remains in remarkably fine condition. Elevated upon bun feet, the chest's exceptonal design also incorporates fine bronze pulls and inlaid ivory plaques. The practice of "oyster" veneering, using slices of branches or small trees, was a painstaking process used on only the finest pieces meant for the wealthiest clientele. Comparatively few period examples of this quality and condition can be found today, making this an exceptional find. Circa 1700
$64,850.00
original text : 
William and Mary Oyster Olivewood Chest. A beautiful and rare olivewood chest of drawers featuring oyster veneering and circular inlay. The veneers have aged to exhibit a rich and warm patina and, after almost 300 years, the chest remains in remarkably fine condition. Elevated upon bun feet, the chest's exceptonal design also incorporates fine bronze pulls and inlaid ivory plaques. The practice of "oyster" veneering, using slices of branches or small trees, was a painstaking process used on only the finest pieces meant for the wealthiest clientele. Comparatively few period examples of this quality and condition can be found today, making this an exceptional find. Circa 1700
$64,850.00
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