An inlaid mahogany cabinet

DESIGNED BY GEORGE JACK, CIRCA 1895, MANUFACTURED BY MORRIS & CO., CIRCA 1905

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An inlaid mahogany cabinet
Designed by George Jack, circa 1895, manufactured by Morris & Co., circa 1905
The cornice with floral marquetry detailing, the upper section with ogee glazing bars, the lower portion with central fall front desk, opening to reveal compartmentalised interior with drawers, the whole inlaid with chevron banding
79¾in. (202.5cm.) high; 76½in. (194.3cm.) wide; 18¼in. (46.5cm.) deep

Lot Essay

Cf: A. Carruthers & M. Greensted, Good Citizen's Furniture. The Arts and Crafts Collections at Cheltenham, 1994, Cat. No. 3, pp. 51 & 62 ( Similar cabinet illustrated)

This cabinet is pictured in Morris & Co. catalogues of 1912 held in the Victoria and Albert Museum Collections.

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