MEL.754-2022
Parts
Object number
MEL.754-2022
Object type
Identification
Title
Ansdell-Evans ‘Burry'
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Edwardian ebonised oak 'burry', early 20th century, with a triangular pediment, rectangular top, fall-front with green vinyl writing surface, four short drawers and a shelf, three graduated long drawers, bracket feet
Comments
Label in the MEL states: This burry (a variation on ‘bureau') a combined desk and bookcase, is believed to be from the early 20th century, and was used by Nicholas Ansdell-Evans (King's Scholar) during his time in College. When he left school in 1989, College was installing new burries in the boys' rooms, and the Matron-in-College offered him his to keep. Well-used and much-loved, the burry has recently been donated back to the Museum of Eton Life by Mr Ansdell-Adams.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 1000mm
width (actual size): 780mm
depth (actual size): 450mm
width (actual size): 780mm
depth (actual size): 450mm
Material
oak
pine
vinyl
pine
vinyl
Materials & techniques note
ebonised
Physical description
Ebonised oak ‘burry'; with a triangular pediment above a three-quarter galleried rectangular top, the fall-front opening to reveal a later green vinyl writing surface, four short drawers with turned handles and a shelf, with two lopers, three graduated long drawers with turned handles, on bracket feet; some handles later replacements
Production
Date
1890-1915
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Nicholas Ansdell-Evans, King's Scholar, while a pupil at Eton College; donated to Eton by Mr Ansdell-Evans
