Mews Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The upper section also has aa pair of doors with catches to the inside of the left hand door with original lock and key. It also has a single shelf to the inside of the upper section with loads and loads of storage. A gorgeous piece that is full of history.
When this piece was made General Cornwallis had not surrended at Yorktwon (1781), the battle of the Nile hadnt been considered (1798) and the Napoleonic Wars were not yet thought about, we were the greatest Empire on the planet from a little island in the Northern hemipshere. What could this piece tell us about the world and ourselves.
height 184 cms
129 cms wide across the front
89 cms deep across the back where you dont see.
Mews Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique George II Oak Free Standing Corner Cupboard C1740-60
