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Description

Large late 18th century pine Georgian house keepers cupboard in original paint finish with great storage. 1790.

Code: 8755

Dimensions:

W: 93" (236.2 cm)

H: 88" (223.5 cm)

D: 22.5" (57.2 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Georgian Housekeeper Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

224cm (88.19")

Width

236cm (92.91")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1119228

Dealers Internal Reference

8755

Description

Large late 18th century pine Georgian house keepers cupboard in original paint finish with great storage. 1790.

Code: 8755

Dimensions:

W: 93" (236.2 cm)

H: 88" (223.5 cm)

D: 22.5" (57.2 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Georgian Housekeeper Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

224cm (88.19")

Width

236cm (92.91")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1119228

Dealers Internal Ref

8755

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Arcadia Antiques

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

Verified Since Jun 2009

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectCupboards
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialPine, Oak, Brass
ColourCream
MotifsPanelled doors, Fluted pilasters, Turned wooden knobs, Dovetailed drawers
SizeH 224 cm (88 in) x W 236 cm (93 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A housekeepers cupboard is a large storage unit traditionally used in 18th and 19th-century English country houses to store household linens, tableware, and dry goods under lock and key.

These pieces were typically crafted from native timbers such as oak, pine, or fruitwoods, often featuring hand-planed panels, pegged joints, and brass or turned wooden hardware.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-forged or brass hardware, and traditional surface finishes such as aged paint or wax.

Such statement pieces function effectively as focal points in large kitchens, dining rooms, or hallways, providing substantial storage while contrasting clean, modern architecture with historical texture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent paint fading, and cleaning surfaces gently with a dry or barely damp lint-free cloth without harsh chemical solvents.