Chest stand
Category
Furniture
Date
1700 - 1725
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Measurements
440 x 1525 x 650 mm
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Osterley Park and House, London
NT 771798.2
Summary
Stand with cabriole legs, square in section, on spatulate feet, supporting chest lacquered in green and gold on black; engraved brass mounts, the stand is japanned black. The chest is lacquered on the front, back, lid and ends with watery landscapes of trees, rocks and buildings. The keyhole escutcheon is shaped so that it is flanked by 'rampant' carp and is engraved with a design of foliage and flowers.