Basin Stand
Date1750-1790
OriginEngland
MediumMahogany and oak
DimensionsOH: 30 1/4"; DIAM(TOP): 10 7/8"; OH: 2' 6 1/4", at base: 1' 6 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1930-231
DescriptionBasin stand; turned ring for bowl at top supported by three turned spindles screwed into its underside. On the top of triangular box is turned bowl for soap; under are two small drawers with brass pulls. Box supported by three tall turned spindles which are dowelled into triangular shaped block with dished top to house bottle. Into chamfered corners of this block are dovetailed three cabriole legs ending in snake feet.MarkingsOn the back of lower drawer are stamped the letters "R C".
ca. 1750
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