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Attributed to Gerrit Jensen (active 1680-d.1715)
Display cabinet c.1690-1700
Walnut, boxwood, giltmetal | 217.5 x 114.0 x 55.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 1376
Queen's Drawing Room, Kensington Palace
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A tall rectangular walnut veneered cabinet in two parts; the front covered with 'seaweed' marquetry in walnut and box. Moulded cornice above two bevelled glazed doors, shelves within; lower stage with two cupboard doors and shelves; bracket feet.
Provenance
From Jensen's accounts of 24 July 1693, this piece may be '...a glass case of fine markatree upon a Cabinett with doors for Kensington, £30' headed 'For her Mats use att Kensington'. In the Duchess of Albany's rooms in the late nineteenth century. Brought to Windsor Castle from Kensington Palace at the request of Queen Mary in 1938
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Medium and techniques
Walnut, boxwood, giltmetal
Measurements
217.5 x 114.0 x 55.0 cm (whole object)
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