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17thc Welsh Oak Hooded Cradle /Cot
Mike Melody Antiques
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17thc Welsh Oak Hooded Cradle /Cot

17th century
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From a cottage near llanwrst, a super untouched 17th century oak.panelled cradle. C1680

In absolute original condition and with a warm pleasing patina

It measures 94cms long, 76cms h and 43cms w

Made in typical llanwrst style with superb fielded oak panels a feature of most oak pieces from that area in north wales

They were often made to celebrate the birth.of the first born

These look great in period cottages ,homes and nowdays are often used for holding flowers ,decoration etc indoors

As always offered at our normal competitive price

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Hooded Cradle to the 17th Century.

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From a cottage near llanwrst, a super untouched 17th century oak.panelled cradle. C1680

In absolute original condition and with a warm pleasing patina

It measures 94cms long, 76cms h and 43cms w

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Made in typical llanwrst style with superb fielded oak panels a feature of most oak pieces from that area in north wales.
Mike Melody Antiques
fig 1. A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers.
fig 1. 17thc Welsh Oak Hooded Cradle /Cot

They were often made to celebrate the birth.of the first born

These look great in period cottages ,homes and nowdays are often used for holding flowers ,decoration etc indoors

As always offered at our normal competitive price

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Hooded Cradle to the 17th Century.

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SA1189697
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers.
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Archive I A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers.

17THC WELSH OAK HOODED CRADLE /COT

Archive II A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers. View II
Archive III A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers. View III
Archive IV A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers. View IV
Archive V A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers. View V
Archive VI A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers. View VI
Archive VII A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers. View VII
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A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers.
17THC WELSH OAK HOODED CRADLE /COT
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A seventeenth-century dark oak hooded cradle featuring panelled side construction, turned finials on the corner posts, and solid wooden rockers.
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A hooded oak cradle is a traditional piece of early nursery furniture featuring a wooden canopy designed to protect an infant from cold draughts. Originating in the 17th century across Wales and England, these cradles were constructed using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints.

Early Welsh cradles were constructed from solid native oak, joined with wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners. They feature fielded panel construction, turned wooden finials, and solid oak rockers attached to the base.

Authentic 17th-century pieces display hand-planed surfaces, pegged joint construction, and wear patterns on the wooden rockers. Look for natural oxidisation in the crevices and a dark patina accumulated over centuries of polish.

An antique oak cradle serves as a decorative storage vessel for textiles, logs, or dried floral arrangements in living rooms or hallways. Placing it in an entryway or alcove adds historical texture and contrast to contemporary neutral schemes.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent warping and movement. Clean gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood surface.
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