Cupboard

Mahogany bookcase/ cupboard from the Admiralty Secretary's office, in the style of William Kent. Carved with navigational instruments and seashells, the pediment with Admiralty badge and trophies and the motto: 'IN FLUCTIBUS STABILIS'. The carving is in limewood. The bookcase has oak-lined drawers and ormolu handles and is intended to fit into a recess.

This item consists of three parts, starting with cupboard base AAA3625.1 and ending with intablature AAA3625.3. Records for each item could be viewed via the toggle next to the WHOLE/PART field.

Object Details

ID: AAA3625
Type: Cupboard
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1735
People: HM Admiralty
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 2819 mm x 1600 mm x 864 mm