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16th Century Elizabethan Inlaid Oak Livery Cupboard
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16th Century Elizabethan Inlaid Oak Livery Cupboard

16th century
Sold 27 August 2024 · School House Antiques
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A superb Elizabethan inlaid oak livery cupboard, dating to 1570-1590, of desirable small proportions. An extremely rare example, beautifully carved and featuring intricate inlay work, geometric arch moulding, wonderfully carved cup and cover supports, along with a canted cupboard and a richly gadroon carved single drawer with foliate details .

In very good antique condition reassuring signs of age and including some repairs as to be expected.

This cupboard would have been commissioned during the late 16th century by a wealthy individual with the financial means to afford such a piece. Such items of furniture would have showcased the wealth and taste of the owner.

The cupboard was designed to separate into two pieces for ease of transportation .

118cm wide x 117cm high x 45cm depth

UK Delivery: £80

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Livery Cupboard to the 16th Century.

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SA1049937
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Description
A superb Elizabethan inlaid oak livery cupboard, dating to 1570-1590, of desirable small proportions. An extremely rare example, beautifully carved and featuring intricate inlay work, geometric arch moulding, wonderfully carved cup and cover supports, along with a canted cupboard and a richly gadroon carved single drawer with foliate details .
fig 1. A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf.
fig 1. 16th Century Elizabethan Inlaid Oak Livery Cupboard

In very good antique condition reassuring signs of age and including some repairs as to be expected.

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This cupboard would have been commissioned during the late 16th century by a wealthy individual with the financial means to afford such a piece.
School House Antiques

Such items of furniture would have showcased the wealth and taste of the owner.

The cupboard was designed to separate into two pieces for ease of transportation .

118cm wide x 117cm high x 45cm depth

UK Delivery: £80

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Livery Cupboard to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1049937
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Archive I A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

16th Century Elizabethan Inlaid Oak Livery Cupboard

Archive II A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View II
Archive III A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View III
Archive IV A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View IV
Archive V A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View V
Archive VI A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View IX
Archive X A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View X
Archive XI A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View XI
Archive XII A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View XII
Archive XIII A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf. View XIII
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A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf.
16th Century Elizabethan Inlaid Oak Livery Cupboard
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A dark brown antique Elizabethan oak livery cupboard featuring elaborate carved panels, bulbous cup-and-cover columns, geometric inlay, and an open lower shelf.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCupboards
  • Period16th century
  • StyleElizabethan / Tudor
  • MaterialOak, Marquetry Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCup-and-cover columns, Geometric marquetry inlay, Guilloche carved frieze, Pyramidal nailhead moulding

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Elizabethan furniture is characterised by heavy proportions, robust construction, and extensive use of local timbers like oak. Designs frequently incorporate architectural elements, strapwork, and elaborate carved motifs reflecting the influence of the English Renaissance.

Pieces from this era were predominantly constructed from solid English oak using traditional frame-and-panel techniques. Joinery relied heavily on mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, designed to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of timber.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, such as pit-sawing indicators on unexposed surfaces, hand-planed panels, and natural oxidisation or patination built up over centuries. Iron hardware, where present, is hand-forged, and construction joints utilize pegged joinery rather than modern fasteners.

Such a substantial historical piece serves as a striking focal point in contemporary spaces when balanced with neutral walls and minimalist furnishings. Positioning it against a plain background allows the intricate carving and rich timber grain to stand out without visual competition.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and avoiding direct sunlight or proximity to heat sources, which can cause the timber to split. Maintenance should be limited to occasional dusting with a soft cloth and the careful application of traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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