Display cabinet
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1850
Materials
Walnut, oak, softwood, fruitwood, ebonised wood, metal, velvet lining, paint
Measurements
126 x 81 x 20 cm
Place of origin
Holland
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1146988.1
Summary
A small walnut, marquetry and ebonized wood display cabinet, Dutch, mid-19th century, raised on an associated and later mahogany stand [NT 1146988.2]. The upper section topped by a moulded cornice centred by a carved foliate corbel and fitted with a glazed door, between glazed sides, enclosing three painted shaped shelves. The lower section of a panelled door enclosing a shelf, and with panelled sides, with base moulding and ebonised front bun feet and rear bracket feet. Inlaid throughout with bunches and sprays of marquetry flowers and leaves.
Provenance
According to Louisa Yorke (1863 - 1951), Facts and Fancies, this cupboard was purchased from Rossett Hall circa 1908 for £5. Thence by descent, and given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.