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18th/e19th North Country Carved Dole/ Food Cupboard
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18th/e19th North Country Carved Dole/ Food Cupboard

19th century
Sold 15 December 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
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From the same estate as a dresser base we have listed a super carved small late18th/e19thc oak spindled food cupboard designed for wall hanging.

In original condition ,dating from around 1800 this cupboard measures 61cms h 63cms w and 30cms d

Always sought after their original use was to protect food ie bread/ meat etc from the rodents of the day . Also allowed air to circulate around the food. 2 shelves.

The colour is dark brown with a nice warm patina

As always offered at our normal realistic price

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Dole Cupboard to the 1800s.

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From the same estate as a dresser base we have listed a super carved small late18th/e19thc oak spindled food cupboard designed for wall hanging.

In original condition ,dating from around 1800 this cupboard measures 61cms h 63cms w and 30cms d

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Always sought after their original use was to protect food ie bread/ meat etc from the rodents of the day.
Mike Melody Antiques

. Also allowed air to circulate around the food. 2 shelves.

fig 1. An antique dark oak wall-hanging food cupboard featuring turned spindle ventilation slats and intricate carved scrollwork panels on the frame.
fig 1. 18th/e19th North Country Carved Dole/ Food Cupboard

The colour is dark brown with a nice warm patina

As always offered at our normal realistic price

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Dole Cupboard to the 1800s.

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SA1126519
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak wall-hanging food cupboard featuring turned spindle ventilation slats and intricate carved scrollwork panels on the frame.
18TH/E19TH NORTH COUNTRY CARVED DOLE/ FOOD CUPBOARD
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An antique dark oak wall-hanging food cupboard featuring turned spindle ventilation slats and intricate carved scrollwork panels on the frame.
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  • ObjectWall Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJacobean / Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Lunette carving, Geometric strapwork, Hinged door

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A dole cupboard is a traditional English storage cabinet historically used to store rations of bread or food to be doled out to the poor and needy. Originating in medieval times and evolving through the 17th and 18th centuries, these pieces typically featured pierced or balustraded panels to allow ventilation for perishable items.

These cupboards are traditionally constructed from native solid hardwoods such as oak, elm, or pine, depending on the region. Construction methods rely on pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-carving, and turned spindles, reflecting the craftsmanship of vernacular country cabinet makers.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, traditional joinery like wooden trunnels or pegs, oxidisation consistent with age, and hand-forged iron hardware. The presence of shrinkage cracks and uneven wear patterns also helps verify historical provenance.

Such historical items provide rich textural contrast in contemporary spaces, working well against neutral plaster walls or paired with minimalist decor. They can serve as focal wall-mounted storage in kitchens, dining rooms, or hallways to ground modern design schemes with historic character.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking. Routine dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasional applications of microcrystalline wax help maintain the timbers historic finish without causing damage.
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