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Chest of drawers; Chest of twelve small drawers associated with Frank Pick's offices at 55 Broadway, circa 1930

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Reference number
1998/1514
Description
Constructed from light coloured wood of unusual texture. Three columns of four drawers, all with bakelite handles. "T" shaped divider in top left and top right column drawers, all other drawers without dividers. All drawers fitted with brass lock mechanisms, key(s) missing. Stamp in all locks read "Hobbs & Co, London Lever". Plastic brand label cited reads "Howard & Sons Ltd, Berners St".
Manufacturer
Dates
circa 1930
Collection
Object type
  • Chest of drawers
Location
Completeness
67%