Georgian Oak Floorstanding Corner Cupboard with Carved Shell C.1800

A handsome late Georgian oak and pine floor-standing corner cupboard, dating from around 1800. The moulded cornice sits above an arched opening framed by delicate pierced fretwork. The upper interior has a domed canopy decorated with radiating ribs centred on a carved shell motif, while the shelves below incorporate shaped and scalloped front edges. The interior is later green and gilt painted, contrasting pleasingly with the warm colour and grain of the oak exterior. The cupboard is raised on a shaped plinth with bracket feet. Originally an enclosed corner cupboard, the piece has subsequently had its doors removed, with evidence of the former hinge positions remaining. Beneath the central shelf is a surviving pull-out support mechanism, indicating that an additional sliding surface was originally fitted. This may have served as a small serving or writing surface. The sliding shelf itself is no longer present. The combination of the domed shell-carved interior, pierced arched fretwork and shaped shelving gives the cupboard considerably more decorative interest than many examples of the period. Now functioning as an open corner cupboard, it provides useful display space for ceramics, glassware or other collections.

DIMENSIONS

Height: 195 cm

Width across the widest part of the front: 109 cm

Depth along each side at cornice: approximately 78 cm

CONDITION

The cupboard is in good, honest antique condition overall, with marks, knocks, scratches, old repairs and wear commensurate with its age and use. There is evidence of historic woodworm to the bottom shelf. Some sections of moulding around the sides of the feet have been replaced, and there are minor losses and wear to the surrounding mouldings. The delicate pierced fretwork around the upper arch has some splits, although the decorative fretwork remains complete. The interior has been painted at a later date, and there are signs of age and wear to the painted surfaces. The cupboard was originally fitted with doors, which are now absent, with evidence of the former hinge positions remaining. The pull-out support beneath the middle shelf survives, although the sliding shelf itself is missing. Overall, the cupboard retains an attractive colour and appearance, with the alterations and age-related wear consistent with its long history.

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AUTHENTICITY & CONDITION

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