[1] Presentation drawing showing alternative interior designs for the Bullion Office, April 1807

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Sir John Soane office drawings: the drawings of Sir John Soane and the office of Sir John Soane
- Bank of England
  - Bank of England, City of London for the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, 1788-1834 (1356)
    - 1799-1810 Expansions north-west and rebuilding of existing offices (487)
      - Bullion Office, 1807-1808 (6)

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Reference number

SM 1/8/4

Purpose

[1] Presentation drawing showing alternative interior designs for the Bullion Office, April 1807

Aspect

Interior perspective showing a series of three coffered barrel vaults each centred on a window and separated by semicircular-headed arches, (verso) rough elevations of the same design

Inscribed

(Bailey) Sketch of a design for the Bullion Office

Signed and dated

April 30th: 1807

Medium and dimensions

Pen and watercolour, watercolour technique, within multiple ruled and wash border, on laid paper (352 x 407)

Hand

Soane office

Watermark

Edmeades & Pine

Notes

This drawing, SM volume 60/167 and SM volume 75/92 show alternative designs for the Bullion Office. All of the designs include three semicircular-headed windows raised above the level of the entrance. The drawing shows a barrel-vaulted interior that funnels the light from the windows into three bays.

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