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19th Century Italian Painted Marriage Cupboard
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19th Century Italian Painted Marriage Cupboard

19th century
Description

This is a rare totally original Early 19th century painted marriage cupboard from Northern Italy. The painted decoration is beautiful with faux wood grain and marble effects. The doors are emblazoned with IHS (Symbol of Christ) and the family crest of the married family below. At the top below the cornice the date 1811 is painted.

Inside the cupboard there is one side for hanging space and one side that is shelved. But it doesn't stop there, there is a lovely quality pull out shelf and at the very top a series of small and hidden drawers. Overall condition is very good and the size is neat. Key is original and still works.

Height 190cm Width 138cm Depth 63cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Italian Painted Marriage Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1189543
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SKU00002416
Description
This is a rare totally original Early 19th century painted marriage cupboard from Northern Italy. The painted decoration is beautiful with faux wood grain and marble effects.
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The doors are emblazoned with IHS (Symbol of Christ) and the family crest of the married family below.
TallBoy Interiors

At the top below the cornice the date 1811 is painted.

fig 1. A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim.
fig 1. 19th Century Italian Painted Marriage Cupboard

Inside the cupboard there is one side for hanging space and one side that is shelved. But it doesn't stop there, there is a lovely quality pull out shelf and at the very top a series of small and hidden drawers. Overall condition is very good and the size is neat. Key is original and still works.

Height 190cm Width 138cm Depth 63cm

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Italian Painted Marriage Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189543
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002416
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Archive I A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim.

19th Century Italian Painted Marriage Cupboard

Archive II A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim. View XV
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A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim.
19th Century Italian painted Marriage cupboard
Ref: SA1189543
A 19th-century Italian painted marriage cupboard with two panelled doors decorated with religious monograms, herringbone faux-grain panels, and red trim.
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A marriage cupboard, or wedding armoire, is a traditional freestanding cabinet presented to a couple on their wedding day, frequently featuring hand-painted monograms, dates, and regional folk art motifs.

These cabinets were typically constructed from solid softwoods or local hardwoods using hand-cut joinery, finished with hand-applied pigment decoration, and fitted with hand-forged iron hardware.

Authentic pieces display natural wear to the painted surface, timber shrinkage along joinery, hand-planed backboards, original iron fittings, and period-accurate painted inscriptions or dates.

A painted cupboard serves as a striking focal point in an entryway, bedroom, or living area, contrasting effectively with clean modern lines or complementary textured natural materials.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, maintain stable ambient humidity to prevent timber movement, and avoid liquid cleaners or solvents that can remove historic painted finishes.
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