Writing table
Category
Furniture
Date
1755
Materials
Oak, tulipwood, kingwood.
Measurements
775 x 1090 x 800 mm
Place of origin
Holland
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1420076
Summary
Table. Rectangular writing table, predominantly Dutch, with marquetry top and frieze incorporating old carving which includes the date 1755 below a coronet. The oak barley twist legs with stretcher and bun feet are of later date. The top is inlaid with tulipwood and kingwood with a vase containing daffodils and carnations. Probably made up in 1830s.
Provenance
Prov; Hawkins print