18th century William & Mary oyster console table. The rectangular console table features a top entirely surfaced in oyster-cut veneer. The frieze houses a single, full-width drawer faced with continuous oyster veneer and fitted with twin cast brass drop pulls on foliate backplates. The upper case is elevated on four solid wood, barley-twist turned legs. These supports are structurally united by a flat, shaped serpentine X-stretcher near the base and terminate in turned bun feet. Ca 1710 England.
Specifications:
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Origin: England
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Period: Late 17th Century / Early 18th Century
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Style: William and Mary
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Finish: Oyster veneer (likely walnut or laburnum), light wood stringing, brass hardware
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Dimensions: H: 30.3" (77 cm) | W: 31.5" (80 cm) | D: 22.8" (58 cm)
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Condition: Structurally intact and stable. The veneered surfaces exhibit an authentic, aged patina with natural shrinkage checking, localized minor lifting, and surface indentations commensurate with historic use. The brass drops display natural oxidation and wear typical of the period.
