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Pedestal and urn: M/F.2-1939

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Mahogany pedestal and urn with boxwood inlay, carved ornament and brass mounts in the neoclassical style, with four low feet.

Legal notes

Given by C. D. Rotch

Measurements and weight

Depth: 53.5 cm
Width: 54.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1939-11) by Rotch, Claude Dickason

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1775 - Circa 1780

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Inlay composed of boxwood
Mounts composed of brass (alloy)
Pedestal Height 81 cm
Urn Height 94 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Mahogany

Techniques used in production

Veneering : Mahogany with boxwood inlay, carved ornament, and brass mounts
Inlay

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M/F.2-1939
Primary reference Number: 95857
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 5 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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