drawers, chest of

human history

Description
chest of drawers, New Zealand, circa 1885-90 Rimu carcass with faux bois finishes and graining techniques, including stippling and graining to give the impression of exotic hardwood (probably mahogany). Original nickel plated handles, white porcelain castors and shaped long top drawer to add to overall appearance and visual "importance" of the piece. Ex dealer, sourced from South Canterbury.
Place
[South Island]/New Zealand
Accession Number
2005.102.2
Accession Date
11 Oct 2005
Other Id
8055 (Asset Register)
Department
Applied Arts and Design

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Credit Line
purchased with Acquisitions Levy funds, 2005, collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum
Cultural Origin
unknown
Primary Maker
unknown (Furniture maker)
Place
[South Island]/New Zealand
Date
Circa 1885-1890
Period
Victorian/Contemporary Age/European and British/art and design period
Media
rimu/New Zealand native wood/wood/plant material
porcelain/ceramic/inorganic material
nickel silver/copper-nickel alloy/copper alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic material
Measurement Description
height 1480 x width 1185 x depth 510 mm
Measurement Reading
1480mm
1185mm
510mm
Classification
Chest of Drawers
Storage & Display Furniture
Furniture
02 Furnishings
Last Update
13 Apr 2023

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