Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The frieze with the carved initials I.E. and the date 1721 but the cupboard design and construction indicates that it was made a few decades earlier and the cartouche to the frieze was left blank in anticipation of a future celebration - perhaps the marriage of a child - and carved to commemorate this in 1721.
It is extremely rare to find a press cupboard of a small size and in such good original.
Feet original with some depletions and wear.
Many of these early cupboards had elements added in the 19th Century - wide flared cornices or additional elaborate carvings - but here the carving is beautiful, flowing and original.
A wonderful example of particularly good colour with only minor dings, repairs and restorations consistent with age and use.
Dimensions are:
47.5 inches wide, 21.5 inches deep and 61 inches high.
For metric please multiply by 2.5
Please note the cupboard is extremely heavy for its size. It dismantles for transport into upper and lower cases but both are very heavy and assistance with delivery will be needed please.
Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years
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Exceptional and Original George I Oak Court Cupboard - Initialled and Dated 1721
