This is a superb quality antique George II Welsh housekeeper’s oak food cupboard, circa 1750.
Summary
• Item Housekeeper’s Cupboard
• Circa 1750
• Period George II
• Provenance Wales, UK
• Wood Oak
• Protruding canopy
• Working locks and key
• Brass escutcheons & handles
• Arcadian fielded panels
• Peg construction
• Inset side panels
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Dismantles into two sections
• Sought after small size
• Superb colour and patination
This is a superb quality antique George II Welsh housekeeper’s oak food cupboard, circa 1750. The cupboard boasts a protruding canopy above the upper section with reeded surround. The base consists of two Arcadian fielded paneled doors. The graduated drawers are pine lined and this is a typical feature of the Welsh housekeeper cupboards. The doors feature a working lock and key and the frame is built using a peg construction method. The top drawer in the base has a working lock and key. All drawers’ feature lovely brass swan neck handles with brass plate escutcheons. The cupboard features the original pine backboards and a fixed position internal pine shelf. The cupboard boasts inset oak sides. The base and top are an original match and not a marriage. The cupboard stands on shaped bracket feet. The cupboard boasts a stunning colour and patination. The cupboard has small proportions which makes it a sought after size. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transport.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the kitchen or living room and there are many storage drawers. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent condition. The doors and top right drawer feature a working lock and key. The sides and pine backboards are original. The brass handles are very old replacements. The internal pine shelves are fixed in height and is an old replacement. The colour of this cupboard is superb. Both parts of the cupboard are original to each other and are not a marriage. There has been some old restoration to the feet. Free of active worm-worm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height 178cm or 5ft 10”
Width 111cm or 3ft 3¾”
Depth 50cm or 1ft 7¾”
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