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.36-2000 |
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Record created | August 21, 2000 |
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