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Plate Chest

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Plate chest made of wood with metal fittings. Marked with the number '21'. Originally housed silver from the Portuguese service.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
wood and metal
Brief description
19th century plate chest, wood with metal fittings, English or Portuguese.
Physical description
Plate chest made of wood with metal fittings. Marked with the number '21'. Originally housed silver from the Portuguese service.
Credit line
Given by His Grace, the 7th Duke of Wellington
Production
19th century, but possibly 1816 when Portuguese silver service was delivered to the Duke of Wellington.
Collection
Accession number
WM.25-2000

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Record createdAugust 21, 2000
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