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Fire screen: M.9-1960

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Fire screen of gilt beechwood, with a contemporary Beauvais tapestry panel.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Marjorie McInnes Claye in accordance with the wishes of her brother, Charles Claye.

Measurements and weight

Height: 103.8 cm
Width: 71.5 cm
43.5

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Claye, Marjorie McInnes, Miss

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Louis XV
Production date: circa AD 1740

Materials used in production

Beechwood
Gilt

Techniques used in production

Gilding

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.9-1960
Primary reference Number: 98259

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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