William and Mary Laburnum Oyster Secretaire Cabinet on Stand Botanical the celebrated cabinetmaker

the celebrated cabinetmaker

Exquisitely carved scroll arms enriched with stylised acanthus and detailed anthemia

exemplifying the craftsmanship of eighteenth-century English furniture makers

with its substantial size and playful form rarely seen on the market

period significance

William and Mary Laburnum Oyster Secretaire Cabinet on Stand Botanical the celebrated cabinetmakerWilliam and Mary Laburnum Oyster Secretaire Cabinet on Stand A rare and distinguished late 17th century William and Mary secretaire cabinet, this fine example exhibits the opulent oyster laburnum veneer characteristic of the period. Crafted in England circa 1680, its careful proportions and intricate design highlight the transition from Restoration austerity to the more ornate decorative styles that followed. Origin: England Date: Circa 1680 Material: