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18th Century George III Small Oak Housekeepers Cupboard, C1770
Anthony Short Antiques
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18th Century George III Small Oak Housekeepers Cupboard, C1770

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A Handsome Small 18th-Century Georgian Oak Housekeeper’s Cupboard

A fine quality late 18th-century George III period English oak housekeeper’s cupboard of small, elegant proportions yet offering excellent storage.

The upper section is surmounted by a bold architectural broken-arch pediment with a central wooden finial above an attractive openwork circular interlaced motif, giving the piece great presence and decorative appeal. The cupboard door opens to reveal a fixed shelf inside, with a long drawer beneath. The door retains its original brass fretwork escutcheon, working lock and key, and the whole is constructed in the traditional manner with pegged joints.

The lower section comprises three graduated drawers, all retaining their original carved brass plate handles and escutcheons. The cupboard has its original oak top, inset side panels and backboards, made from good wide planks, and stands on its original Georgian bracket feet. It dismantles into two sections, making it easy to transport and to install in the home.

Displaying a beautiful rich brown oak colour and pleasing patina, this cupboard is both highly decorative and very practical. English, circa 1770, it would work equally well in a period interior or as a striking, characterful contrast in a more contemporary setting. Ideal for a kitchen, pantry, dining room, bedroom or hallway, it offers generous storage combined with real country house charm and integrity.

Height 212cm (83.5in)

Width 104.5cm (41.1in)

Depth 51.5cm (20.3in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
104.5cm (41.14")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Oak Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212938
Dealers Internal Reference
1527
Description
A Handsome Small 18th-Century Georgian Oak Housekeeper’s Cupboard
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A fine quality late 18th-century George III period English oak housekeeper’s cupboard of small, elegant proportions yet offering excellent storage.
Anthony Short Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Small Oak Housekeepers Cupboard, C1770

The upper section is surmounted by a bold architectural broken-arch pediment with a central wooden finial above an attractive openwork circular interlaced motif, giving the piece great presence and decorative appeal. The cupboard door opens to reveal a fixed shelf inside, with a long drawer beneath. The door retains its original brass fretwork escutcheon, working lock and key, and the whole is constructed in the traditional manner with pegged joints.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles.
fig 2. 18th Century George III Small Oak Housekeepers Cupboard, C1770

The lower section comprises three graduated drawers, all retaining their original carved brass plate handles and escutcheons. The cupboard has its original oak top, inset side panels and backboards, made from good wide planks, and stands on its original Georgian bracket feet. It dismantles into two sections, making it easy to transport and to install in the home.

fig 3. An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles.
fig 3. 18th Century George III Small Oak Housekeepers Cupboard, C1770

Displaying a beautiful rich brown oak colour and pleasing patina, this cupboard is both highly decorative and very practical. English, circa 1770, it would work equally well in a period interior or as a striking, characterful contrast in a more contemporary setting. Ideal for a kitchen, pantry, dining room, bedroom or hallway, it offers generous storage combined with real country house charm and integrity.

Height 212cm (83.5in)

Width 104.5cm (41.1in)

Depth 51.5cm (20.3in)

Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
104.5cm (41.14")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Oak Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212938
Dealers Internal Ref
1527
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles.

18TH CENTURY GEORGE III SMALL OAK HOUSEKEEPERS CUPBOARD, C1770

Archive II An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles. View XII
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III SMALL OAK HOUSEKEEPERS CUPBOARD, C1770
Ref: SA1212938
An 18th-century George III dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring a fretwork gallery with a central turned finial, two upper panel doors, and three lower drawers with brass oval handles.
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A Georgian housekeepers cupboard is a substantial wooden storage cabinet typically consisting of an upper double-door section over lower drawers, designed in 18th-century Britain for storing household linens and supplies.

These cupboards were constructed from native hardwoods such as oak or mahogany using hand-cut dovetail joints, solid fielded panels, iron hinges, and cast brass handles or escutcheons.

Authentic George III oak pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetails on drawer linings, historic wear around handles and keyholes, and natural age-related shrinkage in the timber panels.

A tall oak cupboard functions well in a hallway, kitchen, or bedroom, providing substantial functional storage while creating a focal point that contrasts with modern minimalist decor.

Position the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish.
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