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Hanging Shelves

ca. 1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Mahogany hanging shelves, veneered and inlaid with satinwood and other woods. Three tiers of backless shelves above four low drawers.


Object details

Categories
Woodwork
Interiors
Object type
Hanging shelves
Materials and techniques
Mahogany
Satinwood
Veneering
Inlay (Process)
Brief description
Hanging shelves, English, ca. 1770
Physical description
Mahogany hanging shelves, veneered and inlaid with satinwood and other woods. Three tiers of backless shelves above four low drawers.
Dimensions
  • Length: 105.4cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • Depth: 14.6cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • Height: 72.4cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Edward Hudson
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
W.18-1937

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O372335/hanging-shelves-unknown/
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