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Georgian Painted Pine Housekeepers Cupboard.
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Georgian Painted Pine Housekeepers Cupboard.

18th century
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A large scale unrestored Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard retaining original paint layers. Shelves inside need some attention. Later hinges and some original. 136cm wide 43cm deep. 191cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Christopher Pye Antiques has dated this Georgian Painted Housekeepers Cupboard to the Georgian era.

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SA1126688
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Please call 07919168203 to talk about any item. We are near Stamford Lincolnshire - PE9 4HB. Much more in stock in period barn.

Description
A large scale unrestored Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard retaining original paint layers. Shelves inside need some attention. Later hinges and some original. 136cm wide 43cm deep. 191cm high
Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Pye Antiques has dated this Georgian Painted Housekeepers Cupboard to the Georgian era.

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SA1126688
Christopher Pye Antiques
Christopher Pye Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2023

Fine & country period furniture, architectural, decorative, garden. Fresh stock with integrity.

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A large double-door Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard with distressed buff finish and exposed iron strap hinges.
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Archive I A large double-door Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard with distressed buff finish and exposed iron strap hinges.

Georgian Painted Pine Housekeepers Cupboard.

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Archive III A large double-door Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard with distressed buff finish and exposed iron strap hinges. View III
Archive IV A large double-door Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard with distressed buff finish and exposed iron strap hinges. View IV
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Archive VII A large double-door Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard with distressed buff finish and exposed iron strap hinges. View VII
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Christopher Pye Antiques

Christopher Pye Antiques
Telephone 07919 168203
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Stamford
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherpye
Verified Since Sep 2023
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Christopher Pye Antiques
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A large double-door Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard with distressed buff finish and exposed iron strap hinges.
Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard.
Ref: SA1126688
A large double-door Georgian painted pine housekeepers cupboard with distressed buff finish and exposed iron strap hinges.
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  • ObjectCupboards & Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialPine, Iron, Paint
  • ColourBuff
  • MotifsPanelled doors, Iron strap hinges, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 191 cm (75 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Georgian country housekeeper's cupboard stands as a large double-door piece formed from pine with a distressed buff painted finish over original paint layers. The facade presents panelled doors, a moulded cornice, a plinth base, and exposed iron strap hinges alongside keyhole escutcheons. Wear shows through areas of chipped paint revealing the timber underneath. Measuring 191 cm high, 136 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the unit provides substantial storage capacity. Placement suits traditional living spaces, boot rooms, or kitchens where large freestanding cupboards organise household goods, linens, or tableware. The unrestored condition preserves historical character while accommodating standard domestic use once the interior shelves receive attention.

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A Georgian housekeepers cupboard is a large, freestanding piece of storage furniture originating from the 18th or early 19th century, designed to hold household linens, dry foodstuffs, and tableware in country houses and estates.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed from softwoods such as pine or deal, often finished with coats of lead-based paint to protect the wood and match the service areas of a property.

Authentic pieces feature hand-planed timber, hand-cut dovetail joints, period iron strap hinges or turn-buttons, and layered paint finish showing genuine historical wear and oxidisation.

They serve as functional storage in open-plan kitchens, dining rooms, or hallways, offering substantial capacity for crockery, linens, or pantry items while adding architectural weight to a room.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or excess moisture, and applying a clear, un-tinted microcrystalline wax to stabilize flaking paint.
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