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Miniature Furniture

1801-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stained oak miniature chair with a high ornamental back, pierced and carved with turned spindles and two acorn shaped finials. The seat has incised triangular and floral patterns. The proper right and left front legs are turned and there are four stretchers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stained oak, carved and fixed with nails and dowels
Brief description
Model or doll sized chair, stained oak with a pierced and carved back, and seat with incised patterns; probably made in the Netherlands, 19th century
Physical description
Stained oak miniature chair with a high ornamental back, pierced and carved with turned spindles and two acorn shaped finials. The seat has incised triangular and floral patterns. The proper right and left front legs are turned and there are four stretchers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 300mm (Note: floor to top of back)
  • Width: 150mm (Note: floor to seat )
  • Depth: 125mm
  • Depth: 11cm
Style
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by the beneficiaries of Mrs Flora Tate
Collection
Accession number
W.59-1930

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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