{"product_id":"william-and-mary-kingwood-veneered-and-gilt-brass-bound-strongbox","title":"William and Mary Kingwood\r\nVeneered and Gilt Brass Bound\r\nStrongbox","description":"Kingwood and Gilt Brass–Mounted Strongbox\u003cbr\u003e English, Circle of Gerrit Jensen\u003cbr\u003e Late 17th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This exceptional late 17th-century strongbox exemplifies the highest level of luxury cabinetmaking in Northern Europe during the Restoration and William \u0026amp; 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7 1\/2“ high x 12 wide x 7 1\/2” deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43888665133191,"sku":"32-1924","price":19850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-1924_1_a0f1630b-98ba-4ff4-91ca-17588587c847.png?v=1772376041","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/william-and-mary-kingwood-veneered-and-gilt-brass-bound-strongbox","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}