Cabinet
1868 (made)
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Rectangular cabinet, satinwood decorated with marquetry of various woods and ivory, and ormolu decoration. The cabinet has three cupboards, the central door decorated with a marquetry design of a vase of flowers with an oval frame, surrounded by a floral border. The two outer cupboard doors are decorated with designs of floral bouquets. The edges of the cabinet are decorated with gilt brass
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Drawing room cabinet, 1868, English |
| Physical description | Rectangular cabinet, satinwood decorated with marquetry of various woods and ivory, and ormolu decoration. The cabinet has three cupboards, the central door decorated with a marquetry design of a vase of flowers with an oval frame, surrounded by a floral border. The two outer cupboard doors are decorated with designs of floral bouquets. The edges of the cabinet are decorated with gilt brass |
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| Object history | This cabinet was part of a suite of two corner cupboards and two cabinets in the Louis XVI style. This suite was made in 1868 by Holland & Sons for Mr R.N. Thornton of Knowle cottage, Sidmouth. |
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| Accession number | W.2:1-1963 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2001 |
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