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Double-curved lower case with drawer belonging to desk; top with slanted flap with knotted edge; silver hardware, ca. 1750 -…
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Desk

Double-curved lower case with drawer belonging to desk; top with slanted flap with knotted edge; silver hardware

Maker unknown · ca. 1750 - ca. 1800

Medium
glass; silver (metal); wood (plant material); ebony (wood)
Dimensions
height 92.5 cm x width 49 cm x depth 34 cm x weight 9 kg
Accession
BK-1969-142-B
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