0
3,892  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1230977
FOR SALE
£1,280
Email
Save
18th C. Welsh Elm Food Cupboard
The Old Yard
for sale €1,498     $1,626
£1,280

The Old Yard

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2021
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Antique & vintage furniture, lighting and decorative pieces for your home and garden
Relevant Links
Id #SA1230977
PDF SHARE
SAVE

18th C. Welsh Elm Food Cupboard

18th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
Description

An 18th C. Welsh Elm Food Cupboard, this charming country piece features a front door that opens to reveal three spacious shelves, with an additional side door concealing further shelving for versatile storage.

This functional yet quirky cupboard has obvious signs of wear and tear and over the centuries has had several repairs that add to its history and character.

Width 98 cm

Depth 48 cm

Height 162 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Welsh Elm Food Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1230977
Dealers Internal Reference
5505
Dealers Notes

The photographs form part of the description so please study these carefully to make sure you are happy before purchasing.

If you have any questions or require more photos or a video to help you make a decision please do not hesitate to ask us and we will be more than happy to help.

UK delivery is displayed and usually delivered within 7 business days via a 2 man, door to door courier service. If you are outside of the UK please request a shipping quote .

Description
An 18th C. Welsh Elm Food Cupboard, this charming country piece features a front door that opens to reveal three spacious shelves, with an additional side door concealing further shelving for versatile storage.
“
This functional yet quirky cupboard has obvious signs of wear and tear and over the centuries has had several repairs that add to its history and character.
The Old Yard

Width 98 cm

Depth 48 cm

Height 162 cm

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Welsh Elm Food Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230977
Dealers Internal Ref
5505
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Antique & vintage furniture, lighting and decorative pieces for your home and garden

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Old Yard Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background.
1 / 15
Archive I An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background.

18th C. Welsh Elm Food Cupboard

Archive II An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background. View XV
Enlarged Archival View

The Old Yard
Telephone 07871 734500
Location
Oswestry
Shropshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theoldyard
Verified Since Jun 2021
Items For Sale 61
Items Sold 270
The Old Yard
Verified Since Jun 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/theoldyard
Verified
Jun 2021
For Sale
61
Sold
270
An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background.
18th C. Welsh Elm Food Cupboard
Ref: SA1230977
An 18th-century Welsh standing elm food cupboard featuring twin panelled doors open to reveal multiple interior shelves set against a pale background.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A food cupboard, or food press, was a primary storage piece in 18th-century Welsh households, designed with panelled or slatted doors to store bread and dried goods. These vernacular pieces were constructed from locally sourced timbers such as elm and oak to suit rural domestic life.

18th-century Welsh food cupboards were typically crafted from solid regional timber like elm or oak using peg joints and mortise and tenon joinery. Internal fitted shelving provided organised storage, whilst simple timber hand-turned knobs or iron latches secured the panelled doors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular grain figures characteristic of elm, and historic peg joinery. Look for signs of historic wear around handles and bases, as well as period-correct hardware such as hand-forged iron hinges.

Position the cupboard in a dining area or kitchen as a standalone larder cabinet to add warmth and natural texture. Contrast the natural patinated timber against painted lime-wash walls or a modern minimalist backdrop to highlight its historic silhouette.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber. Maintain stable ambient humidity levels away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping of the wooden panels.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories