Basin Stand

Furniture

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Boscobel House and Gardens

Name/Title

Basin Stand

Entry/Object ID

F 77.12

Description

Mahogany washstand with a hinged top opening to a surface pierced for basin and soap receptacles. The front of the top is veneered and has applied beading and cross banding to simulate a drawer. The cock-beaded cabinet door has a veneered panel and cross banding. The veneered drawer at the bottom has cock-beading. The turned legs are tapered and end in bulbous turnings above cast brass animal paw feet slipped around wooden pin extensions. The case sides are solid mahogany.

Category

Furniture

Acquisition

Accession

F 77.12

Source or Donor

Israel Sack, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 1977

Furniture Details

Furniture Type

Basin stand

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1810 - 1820

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

36 in

Width

15-3/4 in

Depth

15-3/4 in

Material

Mahogany, Mahogany veneer, Tulip poplar, White pine, Brass

Condition

Notes

Brasses are replacements. The cast feet may be original.

Provenance

Notes

Purchased from, Israel Sack, Inc., NY, New York 1/28/77