CHINA CABINET
CH1981.351
'Circular fronted Mahogany China Cabinet with under cupboard, surmounted with Urn and festoon decoration of Adam design. Interior fitted with electric light. Late 19th Century.'
Top section has door with oblong glass panels. 2 shelves. Under cupboard is semi-circular with 2 shelves and semi-circular doors which have carved hands as handles. The 2 parts are joined together but would not have been originally and the top has metal mountings for hanging on a wall. Three electric lights are fitted inside the central front post. The under cupboard has three decorative pieces of metal at front and sides. (See original data sheet for diagram). Cabinet has 3 keys on chain; other 2 fit CH1981.350 and CH1981.353.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1981.351 |
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| Accession Date: | 26 Aug 1981 |
Material
| Mahogany/Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 660mm | Max |
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| depth | 46cm |
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| height | 710mm | Under cupboard |
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| height | 1210mm | Overall |
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