Lot Essay
The reputed association with William and Mary is presumably inspired by the unusual marquetry of a tulip.
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A WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER-VENEERED WALNUT AND FLORAL-MARQUETRY BOX
Crossbanded overall in fruitwood, the moulded rectangular hinged top with central oval panel of a tulip flanked by birds and with green-stained ivory leaves, above a plain frieze enclosing a fitted interior with original block-printed blue-paper lining, with divisions to the left side, on a moulded spreading plinth, with Norman Adams label
20¾ in. (53 cm.) wide; 5 in. (12.5 cm.) high
Crossbanded overall in fruitwood, the moulded rectangular hinged top with central oval panel of a tulip flanked by birds and with green-stained ivory leaves, above a plain frieze enclosing a fitted interior with original block-printed blue-paper lining, with divisions to the left side, on a moulded spreading plinth, with Norman Adams label
20¾ in. (53 cm.) wide; 5 in. (12.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Reputedly a gift from William (1650-1702) and Mary (1662-1694).
Bought from Norman Adams.
Bought from Norman Adams.
Special notice
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