The rectangular top centered by an oval sunburst
sided by stringing and surrounded by a wide plain radiating band and cross,
the corners with sharply contrasting foliate marquetry of a floral spray and crested birds (possibly jaybirds),
over a case with two short and three long graduated drawers, each with oval panels of marquetry,
the first and third rows with foliate marquetry,
the second and fourth with floral marquetry beneath a bird in flight,
raised on bun feet.  (The use of birds is quite rare).

Condition: Excellent with typical losses and expected cracks to veneer;
five patches to veneer in the sunburst; minor expected restoration

to the floral marquetry (invisible except upon close inspection);
replaced pulls correct for period, the escutcheons matched to the original

shadowing, and attached with cotter pins; bun feet are early replacements

Note: See British Antique Furniture, John Andrews, 2006 Edition, p 182, Pl. 328 for similar example

33 1/4'' H x 37”W x 22 3/4"D

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William & Mary Walnut, Harewood & Mixed Woods Marquetry Chest, England c1685