Occasional table c.1840-60

Hard wood, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, gilt metal | 78.4 x 48.8 cm (diameter) | RCIN 53646

Description

Circular hardwood occasional table supported on spiral turned column and baluster support with three scroll legs. Top inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, engraved brass cloisonné enamel. Central floral motif surounded by scrolls, flowers, birds and insects.
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Hard wood, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, gilt metal

hardwood, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, brass, copper-zinc alloys, enamel

turned, inlaid, engraved (incised), cloisonné

Measurements

78.4 x 48.8 cm (diameter)
Groupings
Category
Furniture
Object type(s)
furnishings
furniture
support furniture
tables
occasional tables
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Flowering plants
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Birds
Insects

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