John Cobb
Cylinder Desk

Cylinder Desk

Public Domain

ArtistEnglish, c. 1715–1778
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Cylinder Desk
Datec. 1770
MediumSycamore
DimensionsOpen: 46 1/2 × 34 1/4 × 32 1/2 in. (118.1 × 87 × 82.6 cm)
 Closed: 46 1/2 × 34 1/4 × 23 in. (118.1 × 87 × 58.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1243
Current Location
Rienzi
Drawing Room
On view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
Provenance[Mallett & Son, London]; Harman Wittington; Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson, III; given to MFAH, 1996.

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