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17th c. English William & Mary Walnut and Ebony Seaweed Marquetry Commode

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A fine English walnut and ebony seaweed marquetry chest of drawers from the William & Mary period, circa 1690. Ogee molded top with a central banded oval inlaid with exquisite hand-cut marquetry of birds, flowers, and foliated scrolls that resemble seaweed on an ebony ground. Two short, over three, long, graduating drawers inlaid with similar reserves of marquetry. Each drawer is adorned with brass escutcheons and teardrop handles. A large reserve of marquetry is centrally located on each side, depicting a bird perched above scrolls of leaves. Rests upon bun feet.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Creation Date:	c. 1690
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, William & Mary
Dealer Reference #:	2279
Incollect Reference #:	709094

Dimensions

W.	37.44 in;	H.	34.69 in;	D.	22 in;
W.	95.1 cm;	H.	88.11 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. sells beautiful antiques in a fresh palette, perfect for today and tomorrow. A direct importer of fine 18th and 19th century European antiques, many with original paint. Maison and Co. specializes in the Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, as well as the Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods.