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Remarkable Carved Oak and Inlaid Wall Cupboard Dated 1763
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Remarkable Carved Oak and Inlaid Wall Cupboard Dated 1763

18th century
Description

This extraordinary cupboard is unlike any wall cupboard we have ever seen before. Its` construction suggests it was made by someone familiar with clock case production. The cornice and scroll pediment, embellished with arcaded detail and chip carving, are made from a single piece of timber, the arched centre surrounding a cherub with outspread wings holding a shield initialled IDC and dated 1763.

The arched, fielded-panel door below is carved with an inlaid lozenge-shaped fielded panel and encloses two shelves and two small drawers. There are two fluted tapering columns with ionic capitals and chip-carved bases.

The pine backboards are old but not original.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Carved Oak Wall Cupboard to the 18th Century.

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SA1102196
Description
This extraordinary cupboard is unlike any wall cupboard we have ever seen before. Its` construction suggests it was made by someone familiar with clock case production. The cornice and scroll pediment, embellished with arcaded detail and chip carving, are made from a single piece of timber, the arched centre surrounding a cherub with outspread wings holding a shield initialled IDC and dated 1763.
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The arched, fielded-panel door below is carved with an inlaid lozenge-shaped fielded panel and encloses two shelves and two small drawers.
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There are two fluted tapering columns with ionic capitals and chip-carved bases.

The pine backboards are old but not original.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Carved Oak Wall Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102196
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Havard and Havard
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An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay.

Remarkable Carved Oak and Inlaid Wall Cupboard Dated 1763

Archive II An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay. View X
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
Location
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
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An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay.
Remarkable Carved Oak and Inlaid Wall Cupboard Dated 1763
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An 18th-century dark carved oak wall cupboard featuring a crest carved with a winged angel dated 1763, flanking Ionic columns, and a central door decorated with diamond-shaped wood inlay.
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  • ObjectWall Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Wood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved pediment, Ionic columns, Diamond inlay, Winged angel crest
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This 18th century provincial wall cupboard is made of dark brown oak, wood inlay, and brass, finished with a warm patina showing minor surface wear. The piece stands 81 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 29 cm deep, taking up a compact footprint on any sturdy partition. Above the main body sits a curved pediment bearing a carved winged angel crest dated 1763, flanked by decorative carvings and an arch. The central cabinet door features a prominent diamond-shaped wood inlay surrounded by fielded panels, alongside a brass keyhole escutcheon on the left side. Flanking the door are two fluted tapering Ionic columns with detailed capitals resting on chip-carved bases, while the projecting cornice incorporates arcaded details. Inside the cabinet are two shelves and two small drawers, backed by old pine backboards. Suitable for display and storage in a hallway, living room, or study, this wall-mounted cabinet hangs securely on a narrow wall space to store small keepsakes and valuables.

FAQs

In the eighteenth century, small oak wall cupboardsoften referred to as mural cupboards or spice cabinetswere mounted on walls in country homes and regional estates. They provided secure storage for costly items such as spices, tea, salt, and legal documents, while displaying the woodcarving craft of local joiners.

Period wall cupboards were primarily built using solid European oak, held together with mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Decorative elements were carved directly into the timber or created using wood marquetry and geometric inlays made from contrasting timber species like fruitwood or holly.

Authentic pieces show uneven hand-planed surfaces on the rear panels, hand-cast iron or brass hardware, and pegged construction rather than modern screws or nails. Natural shrinkage around knots and joints over centuries creates slight gaps, while deep, uneven patination builds up in carved recesses.

A dark carved oak cupboard creates a grounding focal point when mounted on a textured plaster wall or painted backdrop in neutral tones. Placing the cabinet in an entryway, hallway, or above a low console table balances historical woodwork with contemporary living spaces.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Keep the cupboard away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage and movement.
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