A very fine late 17th century William and Mary period oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers.  The top with moulded edge and particularly well laid out concentric rings of oyster veneer with inlaid holly stringing, above two short drawers and three long graduated drawers similarly veneered with crossbanding and  'oysters' of graduated diameters. The sides with central panels of quarter-veneered bookmatched 'oysters' with deep crossbanded borders. The drawers with engraved brass escutcheons and drop handles. With a moulded lower edge and supported on bun feet.

Overall with superb colour and patination.