FDA-A.2270-2021
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.2270-2021
Object type
Identification
Title
Bow Front Cabinet
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Victorian gilt-bronze mounted walnut, burr walnut and marquetry bow front credenza
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 1040mm
width (actual size): 1540mm
depth (actual size): 400mm
width (actual size): 1540mm
depth (actual size): 400mm
Material
walnut
burr walnut
gilding
bronze
pine
burr walnut
gilding
bronze
pine
Materials & techniques note
Back is panelled pine stained; gilt-bronze
Physical description
Gilt-bronze-mounted walnut, burr walnut and fruitwood inlaid marquetry breakfront and bow front credenza; the projecting frieze inlaid with stylised foliage and scrolls within a rope-twist band above a panelled cupboard door inlaid with a stylised flower head and scrollwork within a strapwork reserve and leaf-cast border, enclosing a shelf, flanked by stylised scallop shell and C-scroll mounts terminating in a floral spray and two bowed glazed doors enclosing two shelves, on a platform base, the whole inlaid with stringing and foliate marquetry
Production
Date
1850-80
