Chest on Chest
1680-1700 (made)
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Chest on chest, walnut veneer on pine carcase, oak lined drawers. The top stage is surmounted by cavetto moulded cornice, with three narrow drawers above three full-width drawers. The long drawers each increase in width as one descends down the chest. A beaded waist separates the top section from the lower chest, comprising of four long drawers of equal width. The top drawer of the lower stage drops down to form a bureau, with pigeon holes at the back. The bottom drawer of the lower stage has a concave, semi-circular sunburst detail in wood marquetry. Brass handles and key escutcheons.
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Parts | This object consists of 20 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Walnut, pine, oak; brass |
Brief description | Chest on chest, English, late 17th century - mid 18th century |
Physical description | Chest on chest, walnut veneer on pine carcase, oak lined drawers. The top stage is surmounted by cavetto moulded cornice, with three narrow drawers above three full-width drawers. The long drawers each increase in width as one descends down the chest. A beaded waist separates the top section from the lower chest, comprising of four long drawers of equal width. The top drawer of the lower stage drops down to form a bureau, with pigeon holes at the back. The bottom drawer of the lower stage has a concave, semi-circular sunburst detail in wood marquetry. Brass handles and key escutcheons. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Brigadier W.E. Clark |
Object history | Formerly on loan to Bishop Asbury Cottage, Great Barr, Sandwell (1976-2006). |
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Accession number | CIRC.628:1 to 20-1969 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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