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English Charles II Olivewood Oyster Veneer Side Table, circa 1680

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A fine English pre-William-and-Mary, circa 1680 Charles II period side table of rectangular form, the moulded-edge parquetry top inlaid with olivewood 'oystering' within geometric strapwork in holly atop oyster-frieze single drawer with original brass drop pulls on finely turned 'Solomonic' or 'barley-twist-and-ball' ash supports joined by shaped x-form flat stretcher on original bun feet. A nearly identical, but smaller table is in the National Trust collections at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Ash,Brass,Holly,Oak,Olive,Pine,Walnut,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Non-detracting historical repairs, extensive but dormant worming, newly professionally restored.
Creation Date:	circa 1680
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Charles II, William & Mary
Book References:	Literature: Bowett, Adam. 'English Furniture 1660-1714, From Charles II to Queen Anne', Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club, 2002, p. 118.
Incollect Reference #:	724504

Dimensions

W.	37 in;	H.	27.75 in;	D.	25.75 in;
W.	93.98 cm;	H.	70.49 cm;	D.	65.41 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.