Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Hanging Livery Press Housekeepers Cupboard Wardrobe (Circa 1750)

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Oak Housekeeper’s Cupboard
• Provenance: Yorkshire, England, UK
• Circa: 1750
• Period: George II
• Wood: Solid Oak
• Width: 138cm / 54⅜” / 4ft 6⅜”
• Solid boarded top
• Protruding canopy
• Fielded door panels
• Original iron door handles
• Internal clothes hanging rail
• Six graduated pine-lined drawers
• Original iron brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons
• Original block stile feet
• Joined peg construction
• Dismantles into two sections
• Plenty of storage space!
• Original backboards
• Original colour and patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality early antique Georgian oak housekeeper’s cupboard, suitable either as a bedroom wardrobe or hallway storage cupboard, for hanging clothes, constructed during the George II period, circa 1750, in good condition.  This oak cupboard came from a country property in Yorkshire, where it had resided for some time.

The Georgian oak housekeeper’s cupboard boasts a solid boarded top flanked by an elegant ogee moulded protruding canopy.  The top section comprises two large doors, interspersed with stiles and rails, incorporating lovely fielded panels; constructed with the traditional pegged mortise & tenon joints.  The doors retain the original iron door latches and wooden rotating blocks to secure the doors shut.  Inside the cupboard is a fitted brass hanging rail; which makes it ideal for hanging clothes.

The bottom section of the Georgian oak housekeeper’s cupboard incorporates a bank of six graduated drawers.  The drawers retain the original pine linings and are constructed with primitive hand-dovetailed joints.  The drawer fronts retain the original iron swan-neck handles.  The oak livery cupboard stands on its original block feet and retains its original back-boards.

There are some interesting historical printed notes detailing the size and how much it was sold for in 1980 inside the cupboard and another in the top central drawer pertaining how to screw the top and bottom section together.

The oak cupboard has good proportions, which makes it a sought-after size.  Originally designed for a country property, this would suite any house.  The Georgian oak cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transport and access into the house.

The Georgian oak housekeeper’s cupboard boasts a warm rich colour. As it displays the original polish it has a fantastic patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it has received.

This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the hallway or bedroom and would suit either a traditional or contemporary home.  So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality early antique Georgian oak housekeeper’s cupboard, suitable either as a bedroom wardrobe or hallway storage cupboard, for hanging clothes, constructed during the George II period, circa 1750, in good condition.  All doors and hinges are in good working order; they close comfortably. The doors and drawers retain the original iron latches and handles.  The drawers run smoothly, close flush to the frame. The roof, backboards and block feet are all original.  The cupboard has been fitted with a later brass hanging rail, in order to hold coat hangers, for use as a wardrobe (the hanging rail can be removed if requested).   The Georgian oak housekeeper’s cupboard boasts its original polish and patination, therefore displaying a stunning colour.  The oak cupboard is solid in joint and stands firm on the ground (it does not wobble).

Dimensions:

Height (Assembled) = 200cm / 78¾” / 6ft 6¾”
Height (Top Section) = 130cm / 51⅛” / 4ft 3⅛”
Height (Bottom Section) = 72cm / 28⅜” / 2ft 4⅜”
Width (Cornice) = 138cm / 54⅜” / 4ft 6⅜”
Depth (Cornice) = 54cm / 21¼” / 1ft 9¼”

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