Cabinet
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1600
Materials
Ash, sycamore, fruitwood, iron hinges, ebonised wood
Measurements
481 x 600 x 364 mm
Place of origin
Augsburg
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1332906
Summary
A small ash, sycamore and fruitwood marquetry cabinet, South German, Augsburg, circa 1600. The drop-front with iron strap hinges and depicting two panels of songbirds perched on branches within geometric strap-work borders, opening to reveal a surface of inlaid columns, foliage and scrollwork surrounding a panel of musical instruments. Within there are seven drawers of different sizes – including one double fronted, one triple fronted -around a small central door, all profusely and uniformly inlaid with buildings and towers, the door opening to two smaller plain drawers above a small compartment. Moulded plinth and bun feet, the sides ebonised.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
References
Riccardi-Cubitt, Monique, The Art of The Cabinet, Thames and Hudson, 1992, p.187 / 188