William and Mary Seaweed Marquetry Strong Box Firmly Attributed to Gerrit Jensen

This extraordinary cabinet on stand, attributed to the famed English cabinetmaker Gerrit Jensen (active 1667–1715), is a masterpiece of the Baroque period. It epitomizes the luxuriou...

An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown. These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern. You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection. Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks ) The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...

This William and Mary-period chest is distinguished by oyster veneering and circular inlay. Intersecting circles are inlaid into the veneers on the drawer fronts and on top of the ch...

For sale is a good quality William & Mary walnut marquetry chest of drawers, having panelled floral inlays to the top and drawer fronts. The top having a cross grain moulded edge ove...

Fine William and Mary period oyster veneered chest of drawers, the top decorated in an unusual pattern of scrolls and hearts over an oyster patterned ground, in walnut and oak with o...

Very Fine 17th-Century William and Mary Period Marquetry Inlaid Oyster Walnut Chest of Drawers This exquisite chest of drawers exemplifies the craftsmanship of the late 17th century...

Four original ball feet. Nice surface. Replaced brasses. Most likely John Head. Philadelphia, PA, circa 1740.

An English William & Mary-period oyster laburnum and walnut chest, circa 1700. William lll (1650-1702). A classic oyster-veneered chest of two short and three long graduated drawers all faced with exquisite oyster veneers banded in fruitwood. The top with well-chosen oyster inlays...

18th century William and Mary burl cross-branded oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. Chest features two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, dovetail drawers with br...

Made in two parts to be able to go up a narrow stairway. The rectangular top with oyster veneer rings and compass rose.With two drawers over three long drawers. Brass ring handles. B...