Maker: Unknown
Limewood commode with serpentine and bombe front and sides and two drawers. Lower apron rail shaped. The drawers, top, and sides are lacquered in green and gold with oriental motifs. Two of the drawers have their original gilt brass furnishings; two ormulu handles and a key plate to both. Raised on short splayed legs, carved with hoof feet. The frame is painted burgundy red with gold lacquer
History note: Unknown before testator
R. C. Cory Bequest
Depth: 57.2 cm
Height: 80 cm
Width: 99.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Cory, Reginald
18th Century, Mid
Circa
1740
CE
-
Circa
1760
CE
Furnishings
composed of
gilt brass
Frame
composed of
paint
Carcase
composed of
limewood
Feet
Accession number: M/F.12-1936
Primary reference Number: 95859
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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