Display cabinet
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Walnut, glass and parcel gilt
Measurements
2085 x 585 mm; 915 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11123
Summary
A figured walnut and glass display cabinet of George I to George II style with a scrolled pediment, glazed sides and three doors, with cross-cuts moulded astragals. The stand rests on cabriole carved knees with parcel gilt shells and claw-and-ball feet. A broken wooden fragment takes on a gilded decorative scallop shell feature. Key to cabinet labelled for NT11123.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.