Descriptif du lot
The reputed association with William and Mary is presumably inspired by the unusual marquetry of a tulip.
LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
A WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER-VENEERED WALNUT AND FLORAL-MARQUETRY BOX
LATE 17TH CENTURY
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
5 in. (12.5 cm.) high; 21 in. (53 cm.) wide; 15¾ in. (40 cm.) deep
LATE 17TH CENTURY
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
5 in. (12.5 cm.) high; 21 in. (53 cm.) wide; 15¾ in. (40 cm.) deep
Provenance
Reputedly a gift from William (1650-1702) and Mary (1662-1694).
Acquired from Norman Adams, London.
50 Years of Collecting: Decorative Arts of Georgian England, Christie's London, 14 May 2003, lot 146.
Acquired from Norman Adams, London.
50 Years of Collecting: Decorative Arts of Georgian England, Christie's London, 14 May 2003, lot 146.
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