Dressing Glass

DateCa. 1730

MediumMahogany, mahogany veneer, oak, deal, and glass.

DimensionsOH: 24 1/4"; OW: 17 3/4"; OD: 8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1940-1

DescriptionDressing glass, rectangular, molded frame with rounded upper corners, surrounding original beveled glass; frame attached, with brass pins, between two shaped, rectangular posts, canted backward from base and topped with acorn finials; rectangular base with flat top, molded at front and sides; straight sides; shaped, rectangular front composed of three drawer, the center larger than the two sides; center drawer with pierced escutcheon, the side drawers with central, brass knob; supported on four ogee bracket feet.

Woods: Primary, mahogany and mahogany veneer. Secondary: Oak drawer linings; deal frame and backboard to glass; deal framing to base.
ProvenanceR. W. Symonds' comments: "English. Mahogany. Oak lined drawers. Original beveled glass. Good example"