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18th Century Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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18th Century Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard

18th century
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A Very Good Quality, Late 18th Century, George III Period Mahogany Bowfronted Hanging Corner Cupboard, Having Attractive Conch Shell Inlaid Decoration To Cornice, Over Pair Of Superbly Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Three Fixed Shelves.

Corner cupboards, particularly hanging ones, are of course a great solution to a room which is lacking storage and already has full walls. This is of course due to the fact they can be mounted in the corner and add a large amount more functional storage to a space which wouldn’t be in use otherwise. They also of course add real elegance and a slightly different dimension.

This is a nice georgian 18th century corner cupboard which retains a lovely rich colour and patina. It is constructed from lovely, well figured, rich mahogany timbers which have been very carefully selected and positioned into the elegant panelled door design. There is also some unusual and particularly decorative conch shells inlaid to the top.

Overall the condition is very good with just a few minor, historic old marks and scratches as one would expect to find on an item of this age. These have now blended in with the overall patina of the piece of course and therefore there is no significant defects of any kind worthy of special mention.

As with all items which we offer for sale this piece has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained specialist antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure it is in its best possible condition before being offered for sale.

Circa 1790.

Height 47in.

Width 30.5in. (This measurement is across the front of the cupboard)

Depth 21.5in. (This measurement is how far along a wall from the corner the cupboard would protrude)

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Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard to the Georgian era.

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SA1073169
Dealers Internal Reference
5261
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Description
A Very Good Quality, Late 18th Century, George III Period Mahogany Bowfronted Hanging Corner Cupboard, Having Attractive Conch Shell Inlaid Decoration To Cornice, Over Pair Of Superbly Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Three Fixed Shelves.
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Corner cupboards, particularly hanging ones, are of course a great solution to a room which is lacking storage and already has full walls.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

This is of course due to the fact they can be mounted in the corner and add a large amount more functional storage to a space which wouldn’t be in use otherwise. They also of course add real elegance and a slightly different dimension.

fig 1. An 18th-century bow-front mahogany corner cupboard featuring double panelled doors, flame veneer, brass keyhole escutcheons, and inlaid shell motifs along the top frieze.
fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard

This is a nice georgian 18th century corner cupboard which retains a lovely rich colour and patina. It is constructed from lovely, well figured, rich mahogany timbers which have been very carefully selected and positioned into the elegant panelled door design. There is also some unusual and particularly decorative conch shells inlaid to the top.

fig 2. An 18th-century bow-front mahogany corner cupboard featuring double panelled doors, flame veneer, brass keyhole escutcheons, and inlaid shell motifs along the top frieze.
fig 2. 18th Century Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard

Overall the condition is very good with just a few minor, historic old marks and scratches as one would expect to find on an item of this age. These have now blended in with the overall patina of the piece of course and therefore there is no significant defects of any kind worthy of special mention.

fig 3. An 18th-century bow-front mahogany corner cupboard featuring double panelled doors, flame veneer, brass keyhole escutcheons, and inlaid shell motifs along the top frieze.
fig 3. 18th Century Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard

As with all items which we offer for sale this piece has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained specialist antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure it is in its best possible condition before being offered for sale.

Circa 1790.

Height 47in.

Width 30.5in. (This measurement is across the front of the cupboard)

Depth 21.5in. (This measurement is how far along a wall from the corner the cupboard would protrude)

Height
0.1cm (0.04")
Width
0.1cm (0.04")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073169
Dealers Internal Ref
5261
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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An 18th-century bow-front mahogany corner cupboard featuring double panelled doors, flame veneer, brass keyhole escutcheons, and inlaid shell motifs along the top frieze.
18th Century Mahogany Bow Corner Cupboard
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A bow-front corner cupboard is a specialised piece of cabinetry crafted to fit into a 90-degree wall corner, featuring a curved convex front facade. Popular throughout the Georgian era, these cupboards provided compact storage while showcasing detailed woodworking techniques such as flame mahogany veneering and marquetry.

Georgian corner cupboards were primarily constructed from solid woods like oak or pine for the carcase, surfaced with high-grade mahogany, walnut, or satinwood veneers. Decorative accents often incorporated shell or fan motifs made from boxwood and holly inlays, alongside brass escutcheons and hinges.

Authentic 18th-century pieces typically display hand-planed backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints, and irregular timber shrinkage near fixings. Inlay work was cut by hand, and iron or brass hardware often shows subtle hand-finished variations rather than modern uniform stamping.

A mahogany corner cupboard functions effectively in unused dining room or hallway corners, offering vertical storage without encroaching on foot traffic. It contrasts well against neutral painted walls or contemporary stone surfaces in traditional and transitional spaces.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the cupboard away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, and veneer fading.
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