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Pedestal desk second quarter nineteenth century

Rosewood, gilt metal, leather | 83.0 x 145.0 x 69.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 20079

England

Pedestal desk second quarter nineteenth century

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Description

A rosewood kidney shaped pedestal desk with gilt brass mounts and green leather writing-surface, and pierced anthemion gilt metal gallery, above three shaped frieze drawers and bowed pedestals with cupboards; on turned tapering feet
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Rosewood, gilt metal, leather

rosewood, gilt, leather, gilt bronze

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Measurements

83.0 x 145.0 x 69.0 cm (whole object)
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Category
Furniture (including Mirrors)
Object type(s)
furnishings
furniture
case furniture
desks
pedestal desks
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