drawers, chest of

human history

Kupu whakaahua
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.
Wāhi
[South Island]/New Zealand
Accession Number
2005.102.2
Rā Tāpiringa
11 Oct 2005
Tohu Tuakiri Kē
8055 (Asset Register)
Wāhanga
Applied Arts and Design

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Rārangi Mihi
purchased with Acquisitions Levy funds, 2005, collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum
Takenga ā-Ahurea
unknown
Kaiwaihanga Matua
unknown (Furniture maker)
Wāhi
[South Island]/New Zealand
Rā
Circa 1885-1890
Wā
Victorian/Contemporary Age/European and British/art and design period
Pāoho
rimu/New Zealand native wood/wood/plant material
porcelain/ceramic/inorganic material
nickel silver/copper-nickel alloy/copper alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic material
Whakaahuatanga Ine
height 1480 x width 1185 x depth 510 mm
Raraunga Ine
1480mm
1185mm
510mm
Taumata whakarōpū
Chest of Drawers
Storage & Display Furniture
Furniture
02 Furnishings
Whakahounga o Mua
13 Apr 2023

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