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Table: M.6-1954

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Description

Mahogany, oak and beech drop-leaf table veneered with amboyna. The top with ovate centre panel of yew, from which are radiating panels of amboyna with stringing of boxwood. Around the the outer top edge is a banding of satinwood. The ends of the table have rounded corners. One drawer with two pulls and a keyhole. Casters on feet.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. D. Allhusen.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 32¼ in
Height: 29 in
Length: 41½ in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1954) by Allhusen, Mrs. D.

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1780 CE - Circa 1790 CE

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Drawer Pulls composed of metal
Veneer composed of amboyna
Inlay composed of boxwood
Frame composed of mahogany

Materials used in production

Satinwood
Yew
Beech
Oak

Techniques used in production

Veneering

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.6-1954
Primary reference Number: 77323

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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