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Chest of drawers: M.10-1975

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Description

Chest of drawers veneered in walnut with two short and two long drawers with drop brass handles.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr R. B. Meyer

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1975-10-16) by Meyer, R. B., Dr

Dating

17th Century, Late
William III and Mary II
Circa 1690 CE - Circa 1700 CE

School or Style

William and Mary

Components of the work

Veneer composed of walnut
Handles composed of brass (alloy)

Techniques used in production

Veneering

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.10-1975
Primary reference Number: 98196
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 December 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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