- Published / Created:
- [18th century]
- Call Number:
- sh-000418 On view in Long Hall
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- An 18th-century oak document box with the lid stamped on the interior: VIRTUOSI PROVIDENT; underside of lid painted: Bot at Sale of the great/VIRTUOSO/Horace Walpole/Earl of Orford. Metal handles now missing. Formerly stored in the Round Tower at Strawberry Hill
- Alternative Title:
- Wainscot box
- Description:
- Title devised by curator., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A stout wainscot box, lock and key, and a deal ditto [The deal bookcase ...]., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
- Subject (Name):
- Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Boxes (containers) and Document containers
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Oak box, with key [realia].
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- Creator:
- Boulle, André-Charles, 1642-1732, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1700 and 1720]
- Call Number:
- sh-000161 On view in the Reading Room
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- Oak veneered with marquetry of ebony, rosewood, brass, copper, pewter, and tortoiseshell; with gilded mounts
- Description:
- Title devised by curator., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A remarkably fine Old Boule Coffer, a splendid specimen of this work, at an early period, the front elaborately finished with tortoiseshell ground work, massive or-molu mountings, masque handles, chased rosette corners, and lined with blue silk, on a pedestal en-suite, with richly worked boule back and stand for porcelaine., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
- Subject (Name):
- Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Coffer on stand] [realia].
- Creator:
- Hallett, William, 1707-1781
- Published / Created:
- [appoximately 1755]
- Call Number:
- sh-000158 Two on view in the Reading Room; two in Storage (UFS)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- Four gothic style chairs, painted black to imitate ebony, designed by Mr. Bentley and Mr. Walpole. Formerly in the Refectory [Great Parlour] at Strawberry Hill
- Description:
- Title devised by curator., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: Two Most Beautifully Carved Chairs, ebonized, the backs of the true Gothic order, very elaborately and delicately carved, black frames and seats of embossed work. Lot 50: Two equally beautiful chairs. Lot 51: Ditto. Lot 52: Ditto. These chairs were the joint designs of Mr. Bentley and Mr. Walpole, and are perfectly unique., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
- Subject (Name):
- Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Gothic chairs] [realia].
- Creator:
- Hallett, William, 1707-1781
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1755]
- Call Number:
- sh-000012 On view in Librarian's office
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- A gothic lantern using colored, stained, and enamaled glass using15th and 16th century glass, set in an iron, lead, and painted tin frame. Designed by Richard Bentley and Horace Walpole. Formerly located in the Entrance of Strawberry Hill
- Alternative Title:
- Gothic lanthorn
- Description:
- Title devised by curator., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A curious gothic lanthorn, fitted with very fine ancient stained glass., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
- Subject (Name):
- Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Gothic lantern] [realia].
- Creator:
- Devenish, Thomas Courtenay, active 1770-1796
- Published / Created:
- [not after 1762]
- Call Number:
- sh-000028 On view in Reading Room
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- Two English settees originally with crimson Norwich damask, now with reproduction worsted damask. Formerly in the Gallery at Strawberry Hill
- Description:
- Title devised by curator., Inscriptions: signed on the stretcher 'by Thos. Courtenay Devenish' and incised 'IF'; and on the frame 'Restuffed by H. Adams Nov. 1833.', Also attributed to English furniture maker William Vile and John Cobb, English cabinet-maker and upholsterer., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A pair of window couches, of similar fashion, covered en suite., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
- Subject (Name):
- Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Settee] [realia].