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Not currently on display at the V&A

Corner Cupboard

early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oak corner cupboard with a convex front, decorated with figure and landscape designs in raised gold lacquer on a black ground. Doors attached by pierced 'butterfly' hinges at the top and bottom. Three shelves inside.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Corner cupboard, English, early 18th century; oak, lacquered black and gold
Physical description
Oak corner cupboard with a convex front, decorated with figure and landscape designs in raised gold lacquer on a black ground. Doors attached by pierced 'butterfly' hinges at the top and bottom. Three shelves inside.
Dimensions
  • Height: 92.2cm
  • Width: 59.6cm
  • Depth: 39.1cm
taken from object 2019.
Credit line
Given by Mrs Ada Borner in memory of her husband Hermann Edward Frederick Borner
Collection
Accession number
W.26-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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