Chest of drawers
C. Hindley
Category
Furniture
Date
1851 - 1875
Materials
Satin birch, mahogany and cedar
Measurements
815 x 1383 x 598 mm
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22989.3
Summary
The chest of a mid-Victorian satin birch cabinet chest with shelf attributed to C. Hindley and Sons. The superstructure has a rounded rectangular and cavetto-moulded cornice surmounted by a pierced scrolling cresting with fleur-de-lys, above a pair of panelled doors, the hinges stamped; HORNE PATENT. The chest section has two short and two long mahogany and cedar-lined drawers on bun feet. There are some losses to the veneers.
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
C. Hindley, manufacturer