Identity area
Reference code
RSP/4/4/JOS
Title
Marquetry and wood model of a double staircase
Date(s)
- 1908 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 object, Artefact
Context area
Name of creator
(15 Aug 1888 – 4 Oct 1944)
Biographical history
Samuel Joseph studied Building Construction at the Regent Street Polytechnic from l906-8. He had a particular interest in carpentry and joinery. Samuel Gluckstein Joseph was from a wealthy Ashkenazi Jewish family, changing his name in the 1930s to Samuel George Joseph. He was co-chair and managing director of Bovis. He was twice Mayor of St Marylebone (1928 and 1930), Sheriff of the City of London (1933-34) and Lord Mayor (1943-44). He was knighted in 1934 and made 1st Baronet of Portsoken in the City of London in 1943.
Repository
Archival history
Prior to transfer to UOW, the model was standing in the foyer of Bovis Lendlease, Bovis House, 142 Northolt Road, Harrow.
The model stood on display for many years at the offices of Bovis Ltd. at Lisgarten House, l17 Sloane Street, London, where Sir Samuel's son, Keith (later Lord) Joseph was a Director of the Company, and a member of Mrs.Thatcher's Government.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Marquetry and wood model of a double staircase. Constructed by Samuel Joseph in 1908 as an examination piece. On stand: Width: 43 inches; Depth: 3 feet; Height: 6 feet
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Status: Open. Access is subject to signing the Regulations for Access form, unless the records are restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Conditions governing reproduction
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Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Physical description: Some minor damage to the marquetry top