Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
• Circa: 1780 - 1810
• Period: George III
• Provenance: Welch Marches
• Wood: Oak
• Protruding dentil canopy
• Working lock and key
• Brass swan neck handles & escutcheons
• Fielded Arcadian door panels
• Quarter reeded columns
• Fielded oak side panels
• Internal shelves
• Large central “hat” drawer
• Graduated drawers below
• 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 an elegant protruding dentil cornice to the upper section above a decorative carved lower section. The sides of the cupboard feature reeded quarter columns and solid oak sides (the superior cupboards typically have oak sides over pine sides). The top section has two lovely raised Arcadian shaped door panels with two small brass knobs and brass escutcheons. The doors have feature the original working lock and a key. Inside, it features a shelf along. Below, the cupboard door is a rare “hat” drawer. Such drawers were designed to be tall so that hats could safely be stored inside without fear of the hats being squashed. Further below, is a bank of three working drawers. 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 boards with original hand made nails. 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. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transportation.
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent condition. The cupboard doors feature a working lock and a key. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transportation - both parts of the cupboard are original to each other. The oak sides, oak top, 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. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 191.8cm or 75½” or 6ft 3½”
Width (cornice) = 110cm or 43¼” or 3ft 7¼”
Width (body) = 101cm or 39¾” or 3ft 3¾”
Depth = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £85. 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:
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International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international bank transfers).
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA & CINOA.
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
George III Welsh Marches Oak Housekeepers Food Cupboard (Circa 1780)
