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Pair of George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Pot Cupboards
John Beazor Antiques
for sale €8,600     $9,335
£7,350

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Pair of George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Pot Cupboards

18th century
Description

A closely matched pair of late George III period mahogany bedside cupboards; bow fronted with left and right hand doors with inlaid boxwood stringing. The tops similarly inlaid with black and white banded edges to the low three part galleries. On square tapering legs. Circa 1800

Slight differences in sizing, one pot cupboard measures 15 3/4 inches (40cm) wide, 14 1/2 inches (37cm) deep and 31 inches (79cm) high

The other cupboard measures 15 inches (38cm) wide, 14 inches (36.5 cm) deep and 31 3/4" (80.5cm) high

Physical Dimensions
Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated these George III Pot Cupboards to the Georgian era.

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SA1141915
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9610
Description
A closely matched pair of late George III period mahogany bedside cupboards; bow fronted with left and right hand doors with inlaid boxwood stringing. The tops similarly inlaid with black and white banded edges to the low three part galleries. On square tapering legs. Circa 1800
Slight differences in sizing, one pot cupboard measures 15 3/4 inches (40cm) wide, 14 1/2 inches (37cm) deep and 31 inches (79cm) high.
John Beazor Antiques

The other cupboard measures 15 inches (38cm) wide, 14 inches (36.5 cm) deep and 31 3/4" (80.5cm) high

Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated these George III Pot Cupboards to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141915
Dealers Internal Ref
9610
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs.
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Archive I A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs.

Pair of George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Pot Cupboards

Archive II A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs. View II
Archive III A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs. View V
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78-80 Regent Street
Cambridge
CB2 1DP
United Kingdom
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A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs.
Pair of George III mahogany bow fronted pot cupboards
Ref: SA1141915
A pair of George III mahogany bow-fronted pot cupboards featuring gallery tops, single inlaid doors with brass handles, and square tapered legs.
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Originating in the eighteenth century, pot cupboards were designed as bedside furniture to discreetly house chamber pots and associated washware. Over time, their compact form made them versatile storage pieces suited for various domestic spaces.

George III cabinetmakers frequently utilised imported mahogany for its dark tone and dense grain structure. Construction often incorporated hand-cut dovetail joinery, boxwood or satinwood inlay stringing, and solid pine or oak for interior framing.

Authentic George III examples typically feature hand-cut joinery, slender square tapered or turned legs, original brass pulls, and hand-planed timber surfaces. Look for signs of natural timber shrinkage, age-appropriate patination, and hand-inlaid details.

These compact cabinets serve as bedside tables flanking a bed, or as end tables alongside a sofa. Pairing warm mahogany tones with contemporary table lamps and ceramic decorative items creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep pieces away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish bleaching.
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