CORNER CUPBOARD (ENCOIGNURE) (ONE OF TWO)

Creator(s): Unknown (Cabinet Maker)

On view in: Entry Hall

About this object

The tops are in a reddish mottled marble. On the front across the top is a brass interlace of large and small circles, the larger ones centering an ormolu rosette. The door for the one shelf compartment has a large marquetry picture framed by curtains drawn back and tied with cords. In the center is a table on which there are a tall and a low vase, each filled with flowers, writing materials, a sealed letter and several books. This panel has an ormolu rosette in each corner and a brass frame. The rounded corners are mounted at the top with foliate chutes, and with rosettes at the bottom. The middle section is fluted and fitted with chandelles.

Object name:

CORNER CUPBOARD (ENCOIGNURE) (ONE OF TWO)

Made from:

Wood marquetry -- gilt bronze -- marble

Made in:

Paris, France

Date made:

c. 1785

Size:

36 1/4 × 25 × 15 1/4 in. (92.1 × 63.5 × 38.7 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

31.19

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973