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Bureau bookcase

Bureau-bookcase in 2 portions; Bureau with hinged writing flap with 2 supports, above 4 long drawers, supported on 4 large bracket feet; the front of the flap and drawers inlaid with chevron patterns; the drawers fitted with 2 drop brass handles each; within the case, 6 pigeon holes, a central lockable drawer and 7 further drawers all inlaid with notifs and fitted with bone handles; the flap also inlaid with green oval containing a conch shell in sheraton style. Bookcase above - is fitted with 2 glass doors each with 13 panes, the rims inlaid with chevron pattern, the frieze cross-banded with mahogany and surmounted by a dentilled cornice.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F86.89.20

Historical Associations

Association Type:
Date: 20th century (early)
Place: Barry

Acquisition

Bequest, 17/6/1986

Material

Oak
Mahogany
Birch
Sycamore
Box (wood)

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