Writing desk: M.20-1970

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Writing desk
roll top desk

Description

Mahogany writing desk with roll top, inlaid with brass, on four fluted tapering legs.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Hamilton Kerr, 1970, tranferred to the Fitzwilliam Museum, 1975, from Whittlesford.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 42 cm
Height: 89 cm
Width: 68.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Kerr, Hamilton, Sir

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Circa 1815 - Circa 1840

Components of the work

Inlay composed of brass (alloy)
Brass
Legs

Materials used in production

Mahogany

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.20-1970
Primary reference Number: 77239
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 17 August 2022

Associated departments & institutions

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

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