Medium
Oak (Quercus sp.), deal, wood, gesso, brass, gilt, steel, leather
Measurements
(a-k) 92.7 × 86.1 × 56.8 cm (overall) (closed)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1953
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
(a) punched in inside edge u.c.: C.D.
punched (inverted) in inside of desk top c.: C.D
punched in inside of desk top c.: 1134
Accession Number
1310-D4
Department
International Decorative Arts
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