Caption

Bidet, unknown origin, hygiene; cuboid mahogany bidet containing a plated container of the same shape, closed with a removable lid; with folding supports. Hinged supports placed on the shorter sides with an S-shaped outline, forming a rectangular plate when folded the wider support on the inside is cut in the form of a concave-convex arch, filled with a narrower one of the same outline. Frame cover with a single removable panel. Brass fittings: strip fittings in the corners of the body three each and the lid single; sapphire hinges; a latch locking the supports; folding, rotating locks for both supports; and a pair of flat locks for the rear support. Removable container with extendable handles made of thick wire on long sides. 18th/19th century, England; furniture — toilet equipment; height 52.2 cm, width 47.7 cm, depth 28.5 cm., A wooden rectangular box with a reddish-brown finish stands on a pair of matching reddish-brown legs, showing a few scratches and worn areas on its surface; the box has several brass corner brackets and strap-like decorative brass accents, a hinged lid with a recessed metal-lined interior, and a metal key inserted into a brass lock plate on one side, all set against a light gray background with a smooth floor.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A10_291

License type

Rights managed

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86.6Mb (1.7Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5503 x 5503 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bidet unknown origin hygiene cuboid mahogany bidet containing plated container shape closed removable lid folding supports Hinged supports placed shorter sides S-shaped outline forming rectangular plate folded wider support inside cut form concave-convex arch filled narrower outline Frame cover single removable panel Brass fittings strip fittings corners body three lid single sapphire hinges latch locking supports folding rotating locks pair flat locks rear support Removable container extendable handles thick wire long sides 18th 19th century England furniture toilet equipment height 52.2 cm width 47.7 cm depth 28.5 cm wooden rectangular box reddish-brown finish stands matching reddish-brown legs showing scratches worn areas surface box several brass corner brackets strap- decorative brass accents hinged lid recessed metal-lined interior metal key inserted brass lock plate side set light gray background smooth floor.