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William and Mary Kingwood Veneered and Gilt Brass Bound Strongbox

$19,850
£15,300.68
€18,302.80
CA$28,867.26
A$29,759.93
CHF 16,909.34
MX$376,706.47
NOK 193,635.73
SEK 202,857.41
DKK 136,824.49

About the Item

Kingwood and Gilt Brass–Mounted Strongbox English, Circle of Gerrit Jensen Late 17th century This exceptional late 17th-century strongbox exemplifies the highest level of luxury cabinetmaking in Northern Europe during the Restoration and William & Mary periods. Crafted in richly figured kingwood and walnut and mounted with elaborate gilt brass strapwork, the box reflects the elite tradition of secure storage furniture produced for aristocratic and courtly interiors. Closely related to documented examples by Gerrit Jensen, one of the most celebrated cabinetmakers of the era, it belongs to a rare group of strongboxes made for England’s most important houses. The box is distinguished by its finely book-matched kingwood veneers, whose dramatic grain is framed and reinforced by bold gilt brass mounts terminating in fleur-de-lis motifs. The hinged lid opens to a plain interior, while a hinged fall-front panel reveals two concealed long drawers designed for safeguarding valuables and documents. Gerrit Jensen supplied luxury furniture to some of England’s most significant estates, including Ham House and Nostell Priory, and works attributed to his circle are preserved in leading institutional collections. Comparable strongboxes are held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. 7 1/2“ high x 12 wide x 7 1/2” deep
  • Attributed to:
    Gerrit Jensen (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Kingwood
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 17th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32-19241stDibs: LU891148882112

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