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17th‑century Oak Court Cupboard
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
for sale €644     $699
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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17th‑century Oak Court Cupboard

17th century
Description

A beautifully aged 17th‑century oak court cupboard with bold carving and a practical, early domestic layout. The upper frieze shows shaped, foliate carving and three compartments, the central door studded with initials that hint at its original household. Below are two drawers with turned knobs and panelled cupboard doors offering generous storage.

Richly patinated and full of period presence, it’s a solid, substantial example of early oak furniture — decorative, characterful and immensely practical.

Internal reference : SAI4253

Physical Dimensions
Height
151.5cm (59.65")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this 17th Century Oak Court Cupboard to the 17th Century.

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SA1226841
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4253
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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We can arrange to deliver any where in the world just let us know your destination and we will get a quote for you .

Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
A beautifully aged 17th‑century oak court cupboard with bold carving and a practical, early domestic layout.
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The upper frieze shows shaped, foliate carving and three compartments, the central door studded with initials that hint at its original household.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Below are two drawers with turned knobs and panelled cupboard doors offering generous storage.

Richly patinated and full of period presence, it’s a solid, substantial example of early oak furniture — decorative, characterful and immensely practical.

Internal reference : SAI4253

Height
151.5cm (59.65")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this 17th Century Oak Court Cupboard to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226841
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4253
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A 17th-century dark oak court cupboard featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned drop pendants, studded panel initials, and geometric lower doors.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak court cupboard featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned drop pendants, studded panel initials, and geometric lower doors.

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Archive II A 17th-century dark oak court cupboard featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned drop pendants, studded panel initials, and geometric lower doors. View II
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 617
Items Sold 2,405
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A 17th-century dark oak court cupboard featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned drop pendants, studded panel initials, and geometric lower doors.
17th‑Century Oak Court Cupboard
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A 17th-century dark oak court cupboard featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned drop pendants, studded panel initials, and geometric lower doors.
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FAQs

A court cupboard is a two-tiered piece of standing storage furniture developed in Tudor and Jacobean England. The upper tier typically features enclosed cupboards set back behind turned supports, whilst the lower section includes additional drawers or larger cupboard doors.

These pieces were crafted using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden trunnels or pegs. Solid quarter-sawn oak was the primary material, often decorated with hand-carved friezes, fielded panels, and turned drop pendants or columns.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hewn wood surfaces, irregular peg placements, uneven back boards, and hand-forged iron or brass hardware. Darkened patina in recessed carvings and signs of historical wear on touchpoints further indicate period authenticity.

A period court cupboard serves as a structural focal point in a dining room, hallway, or living area. Pairing the dark timber with neutral wall tones, contemporary ceramics, or minimalist lighting balances the heavy proportions and intricate carving.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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