French Panetiere or Bread Safe C.1770

Name: French Panetiere or Bread Safe C.1770
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA886987
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Beautiful late 18th.c. French panetiere or bread safe in fruitwood (probably cherry) c.1770. A superb example of the form, topped with large finials and with beautifully carved and shaped rails and well turned spindles to the front and sides. Carved love token heart and arrows detail at the centre of the top rail. With flowers and ears of corn to to the little lockable door which also retains the original oversized steel hinge, pierced escutcheon plate, lock and key. Shaped apron, continued on the sides, carved with a classical urn at the front and raised on scrolling feet. Slatted floor, original top and back panel (wall papered on the inside) The iron plates at the rear are a typical feature of the panetiere and allowed it to be secured high on a wall (away from pests and children) from where it could be brought to the table at mealtime. Very good condition with particularly good colour, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 31", Height 39", Depth 17".

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA886987

Dealers Internal Reference

35619

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Beautiful late 18th.c. French panetiere or bread safe in fruitwood (probably cherry) c.1770.

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A superb example of the form, topped with large finials and with beautifully carved and shaped rails and well turned spindles to the front and sides.

Collinge Antiques

Carved love token heart and arrows detail at the centre of the top rail. With flowers and ears of corn to to the little lockable door which also retains the original oversized steel hinge, pierced escutcheon plate, lock and key. Shaped apron, continued on the sides, carved with a classical urn at the front and raised on scrolling feet. Slatted floor, original top and back panel (wall papered on the inside) The iron plates at the rear are a typical feature of the panetiere and allowed it to be secured high on a wall (away from pests and children) from where it could be brought to the table at mealtime. Very good condition with particularly good colour, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 31", Height 39", Depth 17".