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Style: William and Mary
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated in knife-cut oysters ...
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17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Kingwood, Oak
Fine William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine late 17th-century olive oyster 'Lace Box' of small proportions, circa 1680-1690, England.
The cross-grain moulded and holly banded top is finely veneered in hand-cut veneers ...
Category
17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
17th Century William and Mary Floral Marquetry Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1685
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare 17th-century William and Mary olive oyster floral marquetry lace box, circa 1685. England
The cross grain olive moulded and holly banded top is centred by an oval of...
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17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak, Olive, Tulipwood, Holly
William And Mary Kingwood Coffre-Fort
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular hinged top with brass strap mounting. When open the front folds down to expose hidden compartments and wells. Case mounted the same as the lid. Side carry handles. I...
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Early 18th Century European Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine miniature William and Mary 17th century diminutive walnut chest.
From the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1688-1702), England.
The cross...
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17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Glove Box on Stand - U.K. - Circa 1690
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare William and Mary walnut glove box on later stand - exceptional quality with aged patina - featuring elaborate walnut oyster veneered top and walnut veneered sides - the interior of the box lined with hand quilted floral silk Lampas fabric...
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Late 17th Century British Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest.
From the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1688-1702), England.
The...
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17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood / Princes Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort of Diminutive Proportions, Circa 1680-1700, England.
Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife cut oysters of kingwood, this box is fit for the most discerning of collectors. The large gilt brass shield-shaped clasp opens on a push-spring release to reveal a box interior lined in rosewood with one drawer and securing bolts.
Once the lid is opened you can reach inside to slide the original gilt brass bolt lock to open the fall. Once the fall is open you will find a drawer lined in oak and simulated kingwood.
The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal. It has a strong lock to the centre and two bolts concealed in the sides, so that it could be screwed down into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood such as this were luxury objects.
The cabinet-makers who would have constructed and veneered the carcase apparently sold them, often using tropical hardwood veneers, and mounted it with sets of mounts, handles and locks bought in from brass founders. The elaborate veneering and conspicuous gilded brass mounts show that the appearance of these objects was important.
Thomas Pistor, of Ludgate Hill, London worked with the renowned cabinetmaker Gerrit Jensen...
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17th Century British Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Kingwood
17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The unique 17th-century William and Mary rosewood coffre forte, circa 1690, raised on George I walnut stand, circa 1720.
The rosewood veneered exterior...
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17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large William and Mary 17th Century Inlaid Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare large parquetry inlaid 17th-century William and Mary period olive oyster lace box. 1680-1700, England
The cross-grain moulded top is ent...
Category
17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak, Olive, Ebony
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare 17th-century William and Mary period olive oyster lace box of perfect proportions. 1680-1700, England
The cross-grain moulded top is entirely covered in well-place...
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17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive, Holly
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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McCobb / Umanoff Miniature Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely grained medium toned walnut miniature chest or jewelry chest with two drawers having turned brushed stainless steel pulls. The chest is crafted to sit on top of a dresser or...
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Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...
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Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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18th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Arabesque Marquetry Lace Box, C.1690
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17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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17th Century William and Mary Floral Marquetry Olive Oyster Lace Box, circa 1680
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood / Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife cut oysters of kingwood, this box is fit for the most discerning of collectors. The large gilt brass shield-shaped clasp opens on a push-spring release to reveal a box interior lined in rosewood with two drawers and securing bolts.
Once the lid is opened you can reach inside to slide the original gilt brass bolt lock to open the fall. Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in walnut divided by a secret compartment.
The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal. It has a strong lock to the centre and two bolts concealed in the sides, so that it could be screwed down into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong-boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood such as this were luxury objects.
The cabinet-makers who would have constructed and veneered the carcase apparently sold them, often using tropical hardwood veneers, and mounted it with sets of mounts, handles and locks bought in from brass founders. The elaborate veneering and conspicuous gilded brass mounts show that the appearance of these objects was important.
Thomas Pistor...
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17th Century European Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Kingwood
H 8.27 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
17th Century Late Stuart Period Diminutive Olive Oyster Lace box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare Charles II / William and Mary 17th-century olive oyster lace box of small proportions with parquetry star inlay. C.1670-1700. England
The c...
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Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest.
From the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1688-1702), England.
...
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H 11.42 in W 12.01 in D 11.42 in
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife cut oysters of kingwood, this box is fit for the most discerning of collectors. The large gilt brass shield-shaped clasp opens on a push-spring release to reveal a box interior lined in rosewood with two drawers and securing bolts.
Once the lid is opened you can reach inside to slide the original gilt brass bolt lock to open the fall. Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in walnut divided by a secret compartment.
The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal. It has a strong lock to the centre and two bolts concealed in the sides, so that it could be screwed down into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong-boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood such as this were luxury objects.
The cabinet-makers who would have constructed and veneered the carcase apparently sold them, often using tropical hardwood veneers, and mounted it with sets of mounts, handles and locks bought in from brass founders. The elaborate veneering and conspicuous gilded brass mounts show that the appearance of these objects was important.
Thomas Pistor...
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17th Century European Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
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H 8.27 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1680-1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
17th century William and Mary Period walnut strongbox or coffre fort.
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H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
17th Century Museum Grade William and Mary Olive Oyster Marquetry Lace Box
By Thomas Pistor
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
17th century Museum Grade William and Mary Olive Oyster Marquetry Lace box, C. 1670-1690. England
The ovolo-moulded and holly banded top is centred...
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Late 17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
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Bone, Boxwood, Ebony, Olive, Holly
H 4.73 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in
Fine William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine late 17th century olive oyster 'Lace Box' of small proportions, circa 1680-1690, England.
The cross-grain moulded and holly banded top is finely ven...
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17th Century English Antique William and Mary Decorative Boxes
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Olive
William And Mary decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
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