Robert Adam & his brothers; their lives, work & influence on English architecture, decoration and furniture (1915)
Swarbrick, John, b. 1879 · London, B.T. Batsford, ltd., New York, C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 254
y be found which relate to the chargesfor executing similar inlaid furniture. For example, there is thefollowing item which is quoted from the History of EnglishFurniture, by Mr Percy Macquoid :— Nov. 12, 1773 (State Dressing - Room).—A very largerich Commode with exceeding fine Antique Ornaments… … 26 202 THE LIVES AND WORK OF ROBERT AND JAMES ADAM with various fine woods. Drawers at each End and enclosed withfoldg. Doors, with Diana and Minerva and their Emblems Curiouslyinlaid & Engraved, a Cupboard in the middle part with a CoveDoor, a Dressing Drawer in the Top part, the whole…
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792 · Adam, James, d. 1794 · Architecture · Decoration and ornament, Architectural · Furniture
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