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Chair: M.15A-1948

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Chair with open carved back and pierced splat, carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet, drop-in seat w/ 20th century upholstery.

Notes

History note: Mallet and Son, 40 New Bond Street, London

Legal notes

Purchased with the Marlay Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 37 3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Mallett & Son

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa 1740 - Circa 1760

Components of the work

Frame composed of mahogany
Seat Depth 18½ in Width 21½ in

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.15A-1948
Primary reference Number: 95947
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 5 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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