William & Mary Oyster-Veneered Walnut Chest of Drawers (English, circa 1712)
straight-front chest fitted with two short drawers over three long drawers, each veneered in finely cut oyster walnut laid in radiating circular patterns, the top with extensive oyster veneers arranged in concentric scroll motifs, framed by molded edges, brass drop handles and escutcheons, and bracket feet, retains an old typed label inside top drawer
height 34 inches, width 38 inches, depth 23 inches
Provenance: A.G. Askew & Son, Shere, Surrey, England, April 1959. Purchase by H.W., Aug. 1959
Estimate: $1000 - $2000