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Antique Irish 17th Century William & Mary Marquetry Bone Ebony Oak Chest Stand

About the Item

A very rare and unusual late 17th century Irish William & Mary period oak inlaid marquetry chest on stand, Donegal, circa 1690. The chest having a slightly overhanging top with a frieze of inlaid ebony below, to each side of the case is an inlaid floral panel of stained bone and a corresponding frieze of ebony below. To the center is a large single drawer with twin deeply raised panels that are inlaid with overlapping circular inlay of holly, the chest having brass teardrop pulls. To the center of the drawer is an ebony and bone marquetry inlaid panel to represent a great hall, with a checkered bone and ebony 'tiled' floor and holly inlay and bone to represent the beams & superstructure of the hall's ceiling. The chest on stand comprises two parts, the chest is raised on the original substantial 'Barley Twist' stand which is joined with 'Barley Twist' stretchers, the chest on stand is of joined and pegged construction throughout. Condition is very good indeed and has a mellow dark honey untouched surface, in fact condition is quite remarkable as this chest is almost 350 years old. The chest on stand was acquired in Ireland and by repute came from Donegal Castle. Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques ship globally, we may be able to provide a preferential shipping quote if we have your location.

Dimensions:

Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)

Style:

William and Mary (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bone,Ebony,Holly,Oak,Carved,Marquetry

Place of Origin:

Ireland, Republic of

Period:

1690-1699

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1690

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The brass drop handles are most likely 19th century sympathetic replacements. The chest on stand is in remarkable untouched condition.

Seller Location:

Portland, OR

Reference Number:

Seller: BB-84641stDibs: LU4876132021832

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