English Charles II Olivewood Oyster Veneer Side Table, Circa 1680

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A fine English pre-William-and-Mary, circa 1680 Charles II period side table of rectangular form, the moulded-edge parquetry top inlaid with … more 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. Literature: Bowett, Adam. 'English Furniture 1660-1714, From Charles II to Queen Anne', Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club, 2002, p. 118. less