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A George III Mahogany Corner Cupboard
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A George III Mahogany Corner Cupboard

18th century
Description

A George III mahogany glazed corner cupboard, the cornice with moulded edge and swan neck pediment and raised central finial, with a fine line of boxwood and ebony inlay below it, over canted corners with a astragal glazed door with H hinges opening to an interior painted pale pink with three fitted shelves, on a plinth base. English circa 1780.

Condition: Overall very good, the cupboard is in very good original condition with a solid structure, the glass is original as is the interior paint, the cupboard is fitted with mirror plates to assist hanging.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Cupboard to the Georgian era.

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SA1081778
Description
A George III mahogany glazed corner cupboard, the cornice with moulded edge and swan neck pediment and raised central finial, with a fine line of boxwood and ebony inlay below it, over canted corners with a astragal glazed door with H hinges opening to an interior painted pale pink with three fitted shelves, on a plinth base. English circa 1780.
fig 1. A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges.
fig 1. A George III Mahogany Corner Cupboard

Condition: Overall very good, the cupboard is in very good original condition with a solid structure, the glass is original as is the interior paint, the cupboard is fitted with mirror plates to assist hanging.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081778
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Archive I A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges.

A George III Mahogany Corner Cupboard

Archive II A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges. View V
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A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges.
A George III Mahogany Corner Cupboard
Ref: SA1081778
A George III mahogany corner cupboard featuring a glazed door with geometric astragal bars, a swan-neck pediment with a central finial, and brass H-hinges.
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  • ObjectCorner Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Mahogany
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Astragal glazing, Brass H-hinges, Urn finial
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This George III mahogany corner cupboard follows an English country house style from circa 1780. The dark wood cabinet stands 122 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, with a swan-neck pediment, a raised central urn-shaped finial, canted corners, and a plinth base. A fine line of boxwood and ebony inlay sits below the pediment. The single door contains glass panels held by geometric astragal glazing bars and brass H-hinges. Inside, the pale pink painted interior holds three fitted shelves. Today, this hanging cupboard suits a traditional living room, dining room, or hallway to store and display glassware, china, or decorative items in a corner space. The structure is solid with mirror plates fitted for wall mounting.

FAQs

George III style corner cupboards, created during the reign of King George III (17601820), are characterised by classical proportions, high-quality timber such as Cuban mahogany, and architectural details including swan-neck pediments and astragal glazing.

Cabinets from this era predominantly utilised dense mahogany or oak for the frame, hand-blown cylinder glass for glazed doors, and cast brass hardware such as H-hinges and key plates.

Authentic period examples typically exhibit hand-sawn backboards, hand-cut joinery, irregular thickness in original glass panes, and original brass fittings with faint surface oxidation.

Positioning the piece in an underutilised corner allows it to maximize floor space, while filling the interior shelves with modern ceramics or glassware creates a balanced contrast against the dark wood tones.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the mahogany, avoiding chemical aerosol sprays and direct sunlight.
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