Miniature Chest of Drawers
ca. 1810 (made)
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From green catalogue 'Rectangular chest of drawers composed of two small drawers surmounting two long drawers fitted flush with the carcase. Top with reeded edge. Ebony stringing round edges of drawers and along base. Bracket feet and serpentine aprons. Brass knob handles and surrounds to key holes.'
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Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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Materials and techniques | wood with ebony stringing, brass knobs. |
Brief description | From cabinet, English, 1800-1900 From cabinet, English, 1800-1900 From cabinet, English, 1800-1900 From cabinet, English, 1800-1900 English 1800-1900 to Cabinet, 1 new |
Physical description | From green catalogue 'Rectangular chest of drawers composed of two small drawers surmounting two long drawers fitted flush with the carcase. Top with reeded edge. Ebony stringing round edges of drawers and along base. Bracket feet and serpentine aprons. Brass knob handles and surrounds to key holes.' |
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Marks and inscriptions | Label inside left side of top right drawer, inscribed in ink 'Queen Victoia's Chest of/ drawers presented by Duchess/ of Kent to Mrs Lambardes/ grand-mother/ Mrs Wingfield Digby' |
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Accession number | W.27:5-1976 |
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Record created | June 20, 2006 |
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