FDA-A.381-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.381-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Marten Table
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Mahogany circular table with engraved brass plaque, on ribbed tapering legs
Description
Dimensions
height: 760mm
diameter: 1220mm
diameter: 1220mm
Inscription
Brass plaque in centre of table top, with engraved lettering: 'At this table / Henry Marten afterwards Provost / taught history to Eton Boys, / many of whom responding to his guidance / and fired by his enthusiasm, / rose to distinction in the service of their country.'
Material
mahogany
brass
brass
Physical description
Mahogany breakfast table; the divided circular top inset with a brass plaque engraved;'At this table/ Henry Marten afterwards Provost/ taught history to Eton Boys/ many of whom responding to his guidance/ and fired by his enthusiasm/ rose to distinction in the service of their country.', on turned tapering ribbed legs with brass and ebonised castors; 2 leaves
Production
Person
Unknown (Creator)
Date
1820-40
