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Raised case with two glazed doors housing drawers, belonging to desk, c. 1750 - c. 1800, wood (plant material); ebony (wood)…
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Desk

Raised case with two glazed doors housing drawers, belonging to desk

Maker unknown · c. 1750 - c. 1800

Medium
wood (plant material); ebony (wood); silver (metal); glass
Dimensions
height 92.5 cm x width 49 cm x depth 34 cm x weight 7 kg
Accession
BK-1969-142-A
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