Ornate marquetry inlay and o ysterwood veneering make this table a shining example of the superb craftsmanship of England's William and Mary period. The walnut table is inlayed with a flower and leaf motif of olivewood and geometric designs made with oyster veneers. The practice of "oyster" veneering was a painstaking process used on only the finest pieces meant for the wealthiest clientele. Comparatively few period examples of this quality and condition can be found today, making this an exceptional find.

An almost identical table can be found in Bowett's English Furniture, pg. 117

Circa 1680

Though the reign of William and Mary lasted only a few short years, they ushered in a distinctive style