Cabinet
Thomas Chippendale (Otley 1718 - London 1779)
Category
Furniture
Date
1755
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Measurements
2300 mm (H)2170 mm (W)
Place of origin
England
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Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1270692
Summary
Chippendale Chinese style mahogany breakfront cabinet, glazed doors enclosing velvet covered shelves above panelled cupboards, plain base. Blind fretwork carving, wave ornament to glazing bars.Surmounted by pagoda canopies, trelliswork balustrade, central niche and 4 foliage finials.
Provenance
Accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of estate duties following the death of Thomas Edward Anson (1883 – 1960) the 4th Earl of Lichfield and given on loan to The National Trust for display at Shugborough Hall in March 1966. Transferred as a gift to The National Trust by H.M. Treasury on the 30th October 1984.
Makers and roles
Thomas Chippendale (Otley 1718 - London 1779)