Summary:
• Item: Corner Cupboard
• Circa: 1810 – 1830
• Provenance: England, UK
• Period: George III
• Wood: Flame mahogany
• Moulded cross-banded cornice
• Half-turned mouldings to cornice
• Splits into two – easy room access
• Flame mahogany and cross-banded doors
• Original brass hinges
• Original working lock to right-hand door (with working key)
• Juniper Ash painted four-tier shelved interior
• Single drawer
• 2 faux drawers
• Turned knobs to drawer fronts
• Cross-banded drawer fronts
• Original backboards
• Later associated stand with shaped shelf
• Plenty of useful storage space
• Fantastic original rich colour & patination
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Georgian flame mahogany floor standing corner cupboard on a later associated stand, circa 1810 – 1830, incorporating a painted interior with internal shelves, in excellent condition. The cupboard splits into two sections at waist height, which allows easy access into the house. The cupboard comprises a moulded protruding cornice, decorated with cross-banding and half-turned drop finial mouldings. Below, is a pair of flame mahogany, cross-banded doors. The right-hand door retains the original turned knob, as well as the original working lock, with working key, while the left-hand door retains the original sliding bolt latch. The doors open to reveal a four-tier shelved interior, painted in attractive juniper ash (from Little Greene paint company), which attractively contrasts the red-brown exterior of the piece. Below the internal section of the cupboard, is a single hand dovetailed drawer, situated between two faux drawers. The drawer is oak lined and, along with the faux drawers, boasts a cross-banded front and the original turned knob. The top section terminates on a moulded apron, resting on the stand below, which incorporates a moulded, bowed top rail. The stand is raised on three straight block legs, which are connected by a shaped shelf. The shelf also includes an upstand to the rear, preventing items from rolling off the back. The cupboard is ideal in the kitchen or dining room, and offers significant storage space. This item is solid in joint and ready to use. The corner cupboard has been traditionally French polished by hand in our workshop; therefore, the finish and colour are in excellent condition.
The corner cupboard features a rich red-brown mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination having been cleaned and wax polished, along with the years of care and cleaning it has received.
This corner cabinet would look superb in any hallway, dining room or kitchen. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This Georgian flame mahogany corner cupboard is in excellent condition, which is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The corner cupboard has been cleaned and traditionally French polished by hand in our workshop; therefore, the finish and colour are in excellent condition. The doors retain their original brass hinges and close flush to cupboard frame. The right-hand door retains its original turned knob, as well as original working lock, with working key, while the left-hand door retains its original sliding bolt latch. The interior of the cupboard, including the insides of the doors, has been newly painted in juniper ash (from Little Greene paint company), which contrasts attractively with the red-brown exterior of the item. The single drawer features hand dovetail construction, oak lining, retains the original turned knob and boasts a cross-banded front. The back of corner cupboard retains its original pine back boards. The cupboard is raised on a later associated stand, which incorporates block legs. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 208.2cm or 82” or 6ft 10”
Top Height = 125.2cm or 49¼” or 4ft 1¼”
Top Width = 87.5cm or 34½” or 2ft 10½”
Top Depth = 52.2cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Stand Height = 84.2cm or 33⅛” or 2ft 9⅛”
Stand Width = 84.5cm or 33¼” or 2ft 9¼”
Stand Depth = 45.6cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Top Shelf Height = 28.9cm or 11⅜”
2nd Shelf Height = 17.7cm or 7”
3rd Shelf Height = 17.7cm or 7”
Bottom Shelf Height = 18.1cm or 7⅛”
Shelf Depth (from rear corner to centre) = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Shelf Depth (from rear corner to side) = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
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