Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The cupboard boasts lovely fielded Arcadian panels. The central door panel (which is fixed) is decorated with a small dome shaped design above a small square panel. The two cupboard doors flank the central panel and feature decoratively shaped panels. The decorative brass door hinges are later Victorian replacements. The doors retain their original brass fretwork key escutcheons. The right-hand door features a working lock, with a working key (the left door has a wooden internal bolt). The cupboard has been built in the traditional manner with peg construction joints. Below the doors sit a set of three dummy drawers. Further below is a set of five working drawers, with a two-over-three design, decorated with elegant reeded moulding edges. The drawers boast the original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons, along with original working drawer locks (with working key). Please note, three of the five drawers feature locks. The drawers are constructed with butt joints and are lined with a combination of oak and pine timber. The cupboard features the original oak top, inset side panels and original backboards constructed with very good quality wide planks. The cupboard stands on its original Georgian bracket feet. The cupboard has good proportions, which make it stand well, but it is also a very practical piece of furniture as it has so much hanging and storage space below. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transport and access into the house.
Dimensions:
External Height = 201.6cm or 79?” or 6ft 7?”
External Width (cornice) = 157.6cm or 62?” or 5ft 2?”
External Depth (feet) = 53.5cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
Width (top section) = 147cm or 57?” or 4ft 9?”
Width (base) = 152cm or 59?” or 4ft 11?”
Width (feet) = 154.5cm or 60?” or 5ft 0?”
Depth (cornice) = 53cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
Depth (top) = 49cm or 19¼” or 1ft 7¼
Depth (base) = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Condition Report:
This item is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The cupboard has been wax polished in our workshops. The door and drawers brass swan neck handles, escutcheons and locks are all original and the interior is clean. The right-hand door features a later working lock (possibly Victorian), which comes with a working key (the left hand door has internal wooden bolt). The cupboard boasts the original hanging hooks, backboards and bracket feet. The hanging rail in the top section is an old replacement. The brass swan neck handles and escutcheons are original. The drawers retain their original working locks (with working keys). Please note, three of the five drawers feature locks. The cupboard boasts a fantastic colour and patination, owing to the original polish, which has been revived. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique Georgian English Oak Housekeepers Hanging Press Cupboard (Circa 1780)
