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COMMODE
COMMODE
33.29
Unknown
18th c.
The top and two ends of the commode have similar designs consisting of a central round or oval medallion with sprays of flowers and flying birds. At either side of the medallions are branches with...
DESK
DESK
33.44
Unknown
19th c.
The desk is made in the Chippendale style. There are two drawers at the front, each with two pull handles. It has a tooled leather top and stands on cabriole legs with ball feet and carving at the...
BENCH
BENCH
33.61
Unknown
20th c.
The bench is upholstered in glazed chintz. The design shows large red roses and leaves against a beige backgrouns. There is an attached cushion on top of the base. The lower edge is serpentine and...
CAMPAIGN CHEST
CAMPAIGN CHEST
33.81
Unknown
19th c.
The chest is a type of chest called a Campaign chest because it was transported by an officer on a military campaign. The rectangular top is plain with rounded corners. The two top drawers are...
CHEST
CHEST
33.88
Unknown
20th c.
The chest is rectangular in shape. It has a folding top with the hinges showing on the front edge. Below this, on either side, are two vertical supports that pull out to support the top when...
TABLE
TABLE
33.91
Unknown
20th c.
A rectangular table with leaves that extend to the sides. The top has rounded corners. In front are two frieze drawers with brass knobs. It stands on rectangular trestle legs, which end in two...
CONSOLE TABLE
CONSOLE TABLE
33.92
Unknown
20th c.
The console table is made in the Queen Anne style. The top is rectangular in shape with two rounded corners in the front. It has three frieze drawers. The drawers are shaped with two concave...
NECESSAIRE
NECESSAIRE
34.21.1
Jos. SauerWein & Company (Retailer)
1845
The box is in dark wood that is inlaid in an elaborate pattern of engraved brass, mother-of-pearl, ivory and silver. These decorative motifs cover the top, sides of the box and the frame for the...
KEY FROM NECESSAIRE
KEY FROM NECESSAIRE
34.21.16
Jos. SauerWein & Company (Jeweler)
1845
The compartment at the front has three sections, the central one with a red velvet pin cushion embroidered in silver Felicie and below a secret section. Below this is a brass key. The key has a...
SANDBOX AND COVER FROM NECESSAIRE
SANDBOX AND COVER FROM NECESSAIRE
34.21.22-23
Jos. SauerWein & Company (Retailer)
1845
The compartment at the right has one large and three small sections, the former having a boule cover, is empty. The three small compartment were for the sandbox, an inkwell, a silver seal, and an...
BAROMETER FROM NECESSAIRE
BAROMETER FROM NECESSAIRE
34.21.35
Jos. SauerWein & Company (Retailer)
1845
The central compartment has a cover with twelve fittings all i silver except for one. The barometer is small and round like a pocket watch. There is a clear crystal on the front and a ring for...
CALENDAR FROM NECESSAIRE
CALENDAR FROM NECESSAIRE
34.21.48
Jos. SauerWein & Company (Retailer)
1845
Beneath the central compartment is a velvet tray for rings and pins, beneath which is a calender with a red velvet frame. The calendar has a metal frame and an easel back. It contains a piece of...