Table top
Charles D. Phillip
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and cast iron
Measurements
40 x 535 mm; 920 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Newport
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15157.2
Summary
Unvarnished rectangular wooden table with cast iron frame, in three pieces . Underside has wooden battens to attach hinged legs (hinges rusted). Cast iron stretcher between leg frames and metal prop rods. Fitted to frame batten is oval white enamel label reads; CHARLES D. PHILLIP / Manufacturer / NEWPORT / MON. Decorated with delicate scrolls and leaves (woodworm). Warped and one edge slightly rotted. Two wooden battens and remains of a hinge on underside, with one cast iron rod and part of another and cast iron swivelling hook.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Charles D. Phillip, manufacturer