English Cabinet in French Empire Style
Datec.1810
Place of ManufactureEurope
MediumMaterial: English Cabinet in French Empire Style
DimensionsOverall: 176.5 x 65.1 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number1979.277.001
DescriptionThe anthemion ( honeysuckle ) is seen in a stylized version on the doors & drawer fronts of the cabinet. It is inlaid with ebonized boxwood. The cabinet doors are edged with a fine strip of metal reeding. When open they reveal wooden adjustments for shelving which was probably used for the storage of prints.Status
Not on view
c.1660 - c.1689
Thomas Blundell
