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Library Writing Table (© Temple Newsam House)
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© Temple Newsam House

Library Writing Table

Artist: Thomas Chippendale (circa 1718 - 1779)

Location: Temple Newsam House

Date: 1770

Materials: oak, rosewood, leather

Dimensions: 84 x 207 x 120 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £5,000 (Total: £43,050)

Vendor: H Blairman & Sons Ltd

Review number: 2209 (1965)

Provenance:
Made for Edwin Lascelles, Harewood House.

Description:
Oak table veneered with rosewood and inlaid with designs in satinwood and other stained woods. Fitted with 3 oak-lined drawers in the frieze and a cupboard in each pedestal. Original red-morocco leather top and gilt border.

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