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Antique writing cabinet

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Overview

Wooden writing cabinet with fold-up desk panel. Jarrah with mahogany inlay. Two retractable struts hold desk panel when unfolded. Three drawers; bottom draw has illusion of being two drawers on face. Desk has dyed green leather inlay and gold leaf edge detail.

Historical information

Accessioned 2015 from North Fremantle antique store Churchill's Antiques & Collectables.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-6-45782

Item type

Themes

Art and Design
Social History

Material

Combination-tanned Leather

Mahogany (Wood)

Width

80 cm

Height or length

110 cm

Depth

50 cm

Weight

15.88 kg

Contextual Information

Desk representative of furniture craftsmanship circa 1930s. Australian and imported materials. Good condition.

Place made

Australia

Unknown location and craftsman. Materials suggest manufactured in Australia.

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

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