Chest of Drawers
1660-1680 (made)
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Chest of drawers, oak veneered with snakewood and ebony within fruitwood mouldings. In two parts, the upper with projecting member fitting into recess in top of lower part. One narrow and one wide drawer above, two drawers below. Each drawer front is divided vertically into three panels decorated with geometrical mouldings and veneers of ebony and fruitwood, [separated by two narrow darker panels with beaded edges]. Projecting mouldings at top and base. Square feet replacing original bun feet. Modern cast loop handles enriched with cherubs heads.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 7 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Veneered with snakewood, ebony and various fruitwoods |
| Brief description | Chest of drawers, English, 1660 - 1680 |
| Physical description | Chest of drawers, oak veneered with snakewood and ebony within fruitwood mouldings. In two parts, the upper with projecting member fitting into recess in top of lower part. One narrow and one wide drawer above, two drawers below. Each drawer front is divided vertically into three panels decorated with geometrical mouldings and veneers of ebony and fruitwood, [separated by two narrow darker panels with beaded edges]. Projecting mouldings at top and base. Square feet replacing original bun feet. Modern cast loop handles enriched with cherubs heads. |
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| Credit line | Given by Brigadier W. E. Clark CMG, DSO through Art Fund |
| Object history | Acquired as a gift through the N.A.C.F. (RP 57/2520). Recieved from Brigadier W.E. Clark (Elmstead House, Chislehurst, Kent). Condition described as 'Some mouldings restored, that of the centre panel of the second drawer from the bottom, incorrectly. Handles modern.' Object sampling carried out by Jo Darrah, V&A Science; drawer/slide reference 1/35. |
| Historical context | Comparable piece with secret drawers in private collection of Charles Bakewell, 4913 Donovan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.567.2405 (see departmental catalogue for photo) For the use of snakewood on mid-17th century British furniture see: Bowett, Adam, 'The Age of Snakewood'. Furniture History, vol. XXXIV (1998), pp. 212-25 |
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| Accession number | W.14:7-1957 |
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| Record created | August 29, 2006 |
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