William and Mary Oyster laburnum chest

This William and Mary Oyster laburnum chest was made circa 1700.

The chest top and drawers have the multiple oysters of laburnum that give it the striking effect. The oysters with the golden edging, that is carried on the edge moulding to the topsides and base.

The 4 graduated drawers are also cross-banded with holly.

The ends with the circular feature panel to the centre, quadrant panels of laburnum to each corner.

The chest stands on turned walnut bun feet.

The brass plate handles (later) with their swing handles.

The proportions of this chest make this suitable to set in many places around your home.

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

― John Ruskin

90cms wide 35 1/2ins

54.5cms deep 21 1/2ins

88cms high 34 3/4ins

Measurements are as accurate as possible

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