Chest on Stand
An imposing floral marquetry chest, c.1700, standing on barley-twist legs, with a fall-front writing top, meant to be used whilst standing up.
Chest on Stand
There are 19 secret drawers hidden within the structure, some behind pigeon holes, others behind false panels and four which require a centre section to be taken apart in order to gain access.
The materials used in construction are Walnut and Oak and for the marquetry, include Kingwood, Fruitwood, laburnum and stained ivory.
The materials used in construction are Walnut and Oak and for the marquetry, include Kingwood, Fruitwood, laburnum and stained ivory.
This object is located in the Drawing Room
It is categorised as Furniture
This page was last updated on 13 April 2010