Also Antique Furniture has dated this Burr Walnut Linen Press to the 18th Century.
A handsome early 18th century Queen Anne burr walnut press cupboard dating from the first quarter of the 18th century, retaining exceptional colour, beautifully figured burr walnut veneers and a wonderfully mellow patina developed over more than 300 years.
Beneath are two short over two long graduated drawers, all retaining attractive figured burr walnut veneers and standing on later bun feet to the front with bracket feet to the rear.
The cupboard is unusually constructed predominantly in oak, reflecting the quality and traditional construction methods of the period. The rich walnut veneers display particularly attractive figuring across both the doors and drawer fronts.
Originally built as a linen press, the piece was adapted historically from an escritoire through the removal of the fitted interior, allowing the cupboard to provide practical storage while preserving its impressive period appearance.
An elegant and highly decorative Queen Anne walnut cupboard with excellent colour, generous proportions and considerable presence.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 170 cm
Width: 120 cm
Depth: 53 cm
CONDITION
An honest, well-preserved early 18th century cupboard displaying the character expected of a piece over 300 years old.
Historic repairs include the reattachment and replacement of several sections of moulding, all sympathetically carried out and now stable. Localised areas of burr walnut veneer show some historic lifting and minor distortion, although these have largely settled and remain secure.
The piece has been converted historically from an escritoire through removal of the fitted interior and installation of the linen slides. The drawer handles and rear feet are later replacements, while the front feet exhibit historic woodworm that appears long inactive and does not affect structural integrity.
The drawers run smoothly and the cupboard is solid and stable throughout. Three keys accompany the cupboard: one operates the cupboard doors, one the drawers, and a smaller key is believed to relate to the former fitted interior.
Overall, this is an attractive and highly decorative early Queen Anne walnut cupboard with superb colour, impressive burr walnut veneers and the honest signs of age expected from a genuine early 18th century example.
As with all antique and vintage furniture, this piece has been used and enjoyed over many years and should be expected to show signs of age and use. We aim to describe any significant faults, repairs or alterations as accurately and honestly as possible. The photographs form an important part of the description and should be viewed alongside the written condition report. If you would like further information or additional photographs, we are always happy to help before purchase. If there are any critical dimensions then please check these with us before purchase.
Also Antique Furniture has dated this Burr Walnut Linen Press to the 18th Century.
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Queen Anne Burr Walnut Linen Press Cupboard
