Collinge Antiques

Description

Large late Georgian oak tack or cloak cupboard, Cheshire c.1810. In two pieces, the three door cupboard top (internal depth 18") fitted with hooks and later brass hanging rails to the left and right hand sides, whilst the centre has shelves plus two small drawers. The side doors are held closed with turn catches accessed via the loackable middle door. Low waisted base with four large drawer (the top row of drawers being dummy fronts to allow for greater hanging height in the top). Very unusual cornice with a with pierced fretwork frieze to the front and sides. Mahogany crossbanded door panels within raised mouldings and reeded quarter columns flanking the top, both typical of Cheshire furniture from the period. Mahogany crossbanded drawer fronts with good quality Georgian style brass swanneck handles. Canted corners to the base with blind fretwork carved detail. Ogee mouldings to the waist and around the base, shaped bracket feet to the front and sides. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Key supplied.
Could be fitted with shelves if preferred to make a housekeeper's or kitchen cupboard.
Width: 69" (175.5 cm)
Height: 81.5" (207 cm)
Depth: 20" (51 cm)
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.