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Early 17th Century Oak Livery Cupboard Carved with Cherubim
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Early 17th Century Oak Livery Cupboard Carved with Cherubim

17th century
Description

A beautiful 17th Century oak wall livery cupboard, superbly carved in the solid with openwork to allow for ventilation. 'Livery' refers to the nightly ration of bread and candles etc., that would be portioned out to the family of a household. "Dole" cupboards (for rations doled out), 'Mural' and 'Aumbry' are terms used in different centuries for the same style of food cupboard. The openings would originally have been backed with a coarse cloth - allowing air through and keeping vermin out.

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This is a particularly high status example, superbly carved with cherubim nestled in foliage, each holding a tripartite orb. The flanks of the cupboard carved with eagles resting on foliate scrolls and the cornice carved with a lion. Original thumb turns.

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In complete and original condition with a rich natural colour and patina.

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Low countries c. 1630

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Dimensions are:

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28 inches wide, 8 inches deep, 33 inches high.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

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SA523114
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Description
A beautiful 17th Century oak wall livery cupboard, superbly carved in the solid with openwork to allow for ventilation. 'Livery' refers to the nightly ration of bread and candles etc., that would be portioned out to the family of a household.
"Dole" cupboards (for rations doled out), 'Mural' and 'Aumbry' are terms used in different centuries for the same style of food cupboard.
Webberley Antiques

The openings would originally have been backed with a coarse cloth - allowing air through and keeping vermin out.

fig 1. Early 17th Century Oak Livery Cupboard Carved with Cherubim
fig 1. Early 17th Century Oak Livery Cupboard Carved with Cherubim

This is a particularly high status example, superbly carved with cherubim nestled in foliage, each holding a tripartite orb. The flanks of the cupboard carved with eagles resting on foliate scrolls and the cornice carved with a lion. Original thumb turns.

In complete and original condition with a rich natural colour and patina.

Low countries c. 1630

Dimensions are:

28 inches wide, 8 inches deep, 33 inches high.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA523114
Webberley Antiques
Webberley Antiques
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Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

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Early 17th Century Oak Livery Cupboard Carved with Cherubim
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