Antique George III Welsh Oak Housekeepers Hanging Cupboard (Circa 1780)
This is a good quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s hanging cupboard, circa 1780.
Summary
• Item Housekeeper’s Hanging Cupboard
• Circa 1780
• Period George III
• Provenance Wales, UK
• Wood Solid oak
• Protruding canopy
• Working locks and key
• Brass swan neck handles & escutcheons
• Fielded Arcadian door panels
• Fielded oak side panels
• Internal wood hanging hooks
• Three upper sham drawers
• Two large working drawers
• Bracket feet
• Peg construction
• Solid boarded top
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Dismantles into two sections
• Shallow depth – ideal for narrow hallways
• Ideal for hanging coats in a hallway
• Superb original colour and patination
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a good quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s hanging cupboard, circa 1780.
Constructed in the traditional peg construction method, the hanging cupboard itself boasts an elegant protruding cornice to the upper section above two large fielded panel oak cupboard doors. The cupboard doors feature a working lock and a key with two small brass knobs and brass escutcheons. Inside, there is a bank of wooden hooks around the perimeter of the internal cupboard to hang jackets from. As this cupboard has a narrow depth (50.5cm or 19⅞”) it is ideal for a narrow hallway for storing jackets, umbrellas, hats and shoes. Below the cupboard doors is a bank of three sham drawers. Further below, are two large oak-lined and hand dovetailed working drawers. The sides of the cupboard also boast lovely oak fielded panel sides with peg a construction. The cupboard stands on its original styles. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transportation.
As this item boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received.
The cupboard has good proportions which makes it a sought after size it was designed to fit into narrow rooms such as hallways. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transport and access into the house.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the hallway, kitchen or dining room or hallway 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.
Dimensions:
Height = 199cm or 78⅜” or 6ft 6⅜”
Width (cornice) = 144.2cm or 56¾” or 4ft 8¾”
Depth = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
