Contemporary cocktail cabinet made from 1970s cluster bomb
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Description
Contemporary cocktail cabinet made from 1970s cluster bomb
English, 1970s
Height 221cm, width 61.5cm, depth 61.5cm
With its potent fusion of industrial heritage and high-end craftsmanship, this breath-taking cabinet is truly unique. Skilfully crafted from a decommissioned English 1970s R.A.F. MK1 practice cluster bomb, it features mirror-polished aluminium and a steel exterior, which opens to reveal a polished brass and black lacquered walnut shelving unit. It has three central revolving glass shelves on a gold-plated spindle; and was designed by Harry & Ben Tucker.
Artist/Maker: Harry & Ben Tucker -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Origin: England Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Aluminium, steel, brass, lacquered walnut, glass, gold-plate. Creation Date: 1970's Styles / Movements: Modern, Contemporary, Mid Century Dealer Reference #: N-0046 Incollect Reference #: 564314 -
Dimensions
W. 24.21 in; H. 87.01 in; D. 24.21 in; W. 61.5 cm; H. 221 cm; D. 61.5 cm;
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