Collectors cabinet
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mahogany and brass
Measurements
196 x 270 mm; 244 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15472.1
Summary
Four-drawer collectors cabinet in polished mahogany. Lid and base slightly protrude over body of box. Brass handle on centre of top and secured by two brass screws. Lock on bottom left of right side (no key). Drawers increase in depth from top. All have rectangular brass handles in centre. Two hinged wooden flaps either side at front. Right-hand flap has lock mechanism at the bottom. Used most recently for storing coins. Many drawer compartments have folded and labelled pieces of paper or envelopes, now empty. Piece of moulding from beneath top drawer.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.