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Kneehole desk: M.12-1961

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Mahogany kneehole desk with serpentine front, applied carving on the canted corners, leather inset top and ormolu mounts on the drawers. Kneehole and recessed cabinet framed with arch and fluted pilasters. Three of the drawers are frieze, while the recessed cupboard is flanked by six concave pedestal drawers

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Louis C. G. Clarke, 1960.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 72.5 cm
Height: 82.5 cm
Width: 142.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Production date: circa AD 1750

Components of the work

Top composed of leather

Materials used in production

Mahogany

Techniques used in production

Carving

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.12-1961
Primary reference Number: 95851

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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