1880-1973, undated
GUSN-314675
Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Perspective view of a desk is shown. Desk has unique design with an upper recessed cabinet section. Upper case has overhanging top with molded edge; cornice with dentil molding; rectangular cabinet with paneled front; and six fluted Ionic-style column supports, one at each corner of top and two flanking cabinet front. Lower section has rectangular desk top; two shallow drawers with bail handles arranged in one tier; two tapered fluted front legs with ring and large ball turnings at top; brass feet and casters; and short railings with spindles attaching lower legs to rear;. Desk is supported in rear by rectangular case with four drawers with bail handles opening on right side.
desks
design drawings
renderings (drawings)
1 watercolor rendering (13 1/8 x 8 1/4 inches)
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
2014
CC011.011.004
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)
Possibly Irving & Casson
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co.
design drawings
renderings (drawings)
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