Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
• Circa: 1780 - 1810
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Mid Wales
• Wood: Solid oak
• Protruding canopy
• Working locks and keys
• Brass oval escutcheons & knobs
• Arcadian door panels
• Chamfered corners
• Inset side panels
• Two internal shelves
• Bracket feet
• Peg construction
• Solid boarded top
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Dismantles into two sections
• Sought after size
• Superb colour and patination
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
The cupboard itself boasts a protruding canopy to the upper section and features chamfered corners. The top section has two lovely raised Arcadian door panels with two small brass knobs and brass escutcheon. The doors have feature the original working lock and a key. Inside, it features the original shelf along with a useful narrow upper shelf. Below, there is a set of four “dummy” drawers. Further below, is a bank of five working drawers. The top central drawer features the original working lock and a further key. All drawers are pine lined and hand dovetailed; this is typical of furniture from this period and region. The cupboard frame is constructed using a peg construction method. The back of the cupboard boasts its rough sawn hewn oak boards with original hand made nails. The drawers also feature lovely brass knobs and escutcheons. The cupboard features the original oak top, oak backboards and lovely figured oak sides constructed with very good quality wide planks. The cupboard stands Georgian bracket feet. The cupboard boasts a stunning original colour and surface patination, which can only be achieved through age and years of care and wax polishing.
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent condition. The doors and top central drawer feature two working locks and a key (door and central top drawer). The internal oak shelf, oak sides, oak top, oak backboards and drawer linings are all original. The brass knobs and handles are old replacements. The cupboard features the original polish, which is why the colour and patination of this cupboard is superb. Both parts of the cupboard are original to each other. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 177cm or 69¾” or 5ft 9¾”
Width (cornice) = 126cm or 49¾” or 4ft 1¾”
Width (body) = 122cm or 48” or 4ft
Depth (cornice) = 55cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
Depth (body) = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further products and information.
Ref: HK Cupboard 8
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
George III Welsh Housekeepers Oak Food Cupboard (Circa 1780 - 1810)
