Top made in Glen tilt marble, fitted with panelled doors concealing twin tiers of six drawers sliding on side runners. Inscription on the doors of the cabinet reads 'For/Mrs Barrows/Oak Book Commode/Pubd. Augt. 1816'. Bullock was a pioneer in the use of native materials, partly of necessity since he was working during and immediately after the Napoleonic Wars.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Dwarf Cabinet, 1817
Date supported
1980
Medium and material
Larch & ebony with brass & boulle work
Dimensions
87 x 120 x 46 cm
Grant
3000
Total cost
23000
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