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Small Size Oak Court Cupboard
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Small Size Oak Court Cupboard

1900 - 1920
Description

Small size 1920s oak court cupboard , with turned upper side pillars . then with an angular carved top cupboard . The base has a larger cupboard with carved decoration both with metal hinges.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Small Oak Court Cupboard to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09514800
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Shallow relief carving and fluting: early twentieth-century Jacobean revival cabinet work.
Solid oak construction with stained interiors: standard interwar cabinet making.
Turned baluster columns: seventeenth-century design scaled down for domestic interiors.
Surface marks across the top: honest wear from decades of household use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1216400
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Description
Small size 1920s oak court cupboard , with turned upper side pillars . then with an angular carved top cupboard . The base has a larger cupboard with carved decoration both with metal hinges.
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Small Oak Court Cupboard to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09514800
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Shallow relief carving and fluting: early twentieth-century Jacobean revival cabinet work.
Solid oak construction with stained interiors: standard interwar cabinet making.
Turned baluster columns: seventeenth-century design scaled down for domestic interiors.
Surface marks across the top: honest wear from decades of household use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1216400
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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A small carved dark oak court cupboard featuring a two-tiered structure with turned bulbous supports and carved panel doors.
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Archive I A small carved dark oak court cupboard featuring a two-tiered structure with turned bulbous supports and carved panel doors.

Small Size Oak Court Cupboard

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 761
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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A small carved dark oak court cupboard featuring a two-tiered structure with turned bulbous supports and carved panel doors.
Small size oak court cupboard
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A small carved dark oak court cupboard featuring a two-tiered structure with turned bulbous supports and carved panel doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCupboards & Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBulbous turned supports, Arched carved panel, Strapwork motif, Fielded panels
  • SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This small oak court cupboard dates from the 1920s and represents the Jacobean Revival style. Fashioned from warm brown timber with visible grain, the piece has a two-tiered structure with a combination of panelled doors, decorative iron hinges, and turned upper side pillars. The angular top cupboard displays an arched carved panel, while the larger base cabinet incorporates strapwork motifs and fielded panels below a row of dentil moulding, all set beneath bulbous turned supports. Measuring 111 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the compact item serves as an accent storage unit or side cabinet in a hallway, dining room, or living space. The piece integrates easily into traditional English country house interiors while providing enclosed shelving for household items.

FAQs

Originating in the Tudor and Jacobean eras, a court cupboard is a two-tiered wooden cabinet traditionally used to display plate and store food, linen, or tableware. The term court derives from the French word for short, referring to its low, compact height relative to taller armoires.

Traditional court cupboards are constructed from solid oak using mortise-and-tenon joinery, hand-carved decorative panels, and turned baluster supports. Early examples feature pegged construction, iron hinges, and field-panelled doors built for structural durability.

Authentic 17th-century pieces exhibit irregular tool marks from hand sawing, protruding wooden pegs due to shrinkage, and dark patinated surfaces from centuries of wax. Revival pieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries generally feature uniform machine-cut joinery, consistent carving depths, and precise modern dimensions.

Balance the substantial visual weight of carved dark oak by positioning the cabinet against neutral, light-toned walls. Place contemporary ceramics, glass vessels, or simple brass candlesticks on top to create an intriguing juxtaposition between historic woodwork and modern minimalism.

Dust the cabinet regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, using a soft-bristled brush to clear dust from intricate carving recesses. Apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak, avoiding silicone-based sprays and excessive moisture.
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