Not currently on display at the V&A

Miniature Chest of Drawers

ca. 1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.'


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Cabinet
  • Key
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.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 41cm
  • Width: 46cm
  • Depth: 30cm
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'
Collection
Accession number
W.27:5-1976

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Record createdJune 20, 2006
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