Oyster Veneered Chest with Four Long Drawers Welsh Dressers and Racks The steps fold up and

The steps fold up and lock within the apron

With a carved and shaped apron below the seat

A good portion of the watercolors were after Jacquin’s works including Icones plantarum rariores

The two panels on the front are carved with a four-pointed foliate motif inside a diamond below a horizontal rail carved with scrollwork on a punched ground

The drawer also with an inlaid rope motif

Oyster Veneered Chest with Four Long Drawers Welsh Dressers and Racks The steps fold up andA William and Mary period oyster walnut veneered chest of drawers on bun feet. The drawer configuration is unusual with the four long drawers as opposed to the typical two short over three long. The drawers, top, and sides are all cross banded in holly. With circular line inlay also on the top, sides, and drawers. The drawers are surrounded by a half round molding and the top with an ovolo molded edge. Retaining a rich color and patina throughout. The