Scriptor
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1720
Materials
Walnut, holly, oak, deal, brass
Measurements
170 cm (H); 106.7 cm (W); 47 cm (D)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire
NT 1190903
Summary
An inlaid and crossbanded walnut scriptor or writing cabinet on chest, English, circa 1720. With a cushion moulded drawer above a hinged fall fitted with drawers and compartments around a cupboard door, the lower section with two short and two long drawers, raised on later bracket feet.
Provenance
Darkin bequest to the National Trust, 1964