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Card holder, XF191, English, early nineteenth century, mahogany, ©Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Photograph: Geremy Butler.
Card holder, English, early nineteenth century
Mahogany
Height: 42cm
Width: 4.5cm
Width: 4.5cm
Museum number: XF191
Curatorial note
One of a pair with XF190.With seven slots behind semi circular tongues and inlaid detail; cross-banded edges on the semi circular tongues.
Compared to the two card racks in the Library/Dining Room, XF165 and XF173, which were probably off-the-peg pieces, this pair is a model of elegance and restraint. They may well have been designed by Soane and made for him by one of his regular cabinet-makers, either Martyr or Robins.
Compared to the two card racks in the Library/Dining Room, XF165 and XF173, which were probably off-the-peg pieces, this pair is a model of elegance and restraint. They may well have been designed by Soane and made for him by one of his regular cabinet-makers, either Martyr or Robins.
Associated objects
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