George III Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cupboard

18th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1780, good George III mahogany and inlaid bow fronted corner cupboard. The wonderful swept forward sectioned cornice has satinwood and ebony inlay, and in the apron below there are 3 large inlaid sections with flowers and cross banding. Left and right there are 2 flat sections with flame mahogany which is framed in boxwood. The cupboard has 2 doors with fielded panels and a rounded satinwood beading with rosewood inlay. There are 2 very stylish cast brass escutcheons which are gilded and are surmounted by eagles. Inside there are 2 fixed shelves which are painted green with a slight gilding on the fore edge, and there is an unusual sectioned arch behind the door. At the base there are 3 bow fronted drawers and an ogee moulding. The corner cupboard has wonderful colour and patination. Excellent condition and very stylish.

Size 118cm high x 79cm wide x 55cm deep (52cm on sides).

Physical Dimensions

Height

118cm (46.46")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA407235

Dealers Internal Reference

23635

Description

Circa 1780, good George III mahogany and inlaid bow fronted corner cupboard.

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The wonderful swept forward sectioned cornice has satinwood and ebony inlay, and in the apron below there are 3 large inlaid sections with flowers and cross banding.

Georgian Antiques

Left and right there are 2 flat sections with flame mahogany which is framed in boxwood. The cupboard has 2 doors with fielded panels and a rounded satinwood beading with rosewood inlay. There are 2 very stylish cast brass escutcheons which are gilded and are surmounted by eagles. Inside there are 2 fixed shelves which are painted green with a slight gilding on the fore edge, and there is an unusual sectioned arch behind the door. At the base there are 3 bow fronted drawers and an ogee moulding. The corner cupboard has wonderful colour and patination. Excellent condition and very stylish.

Size 118cm high x 79cm wide x 55cm deep (52cm on sides).