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Georgian Welsh Housekeepers “Carmarthen" cupboard
This is a superb quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s oak food cupboard which is also know as a “Carmarthen Coffer”, circa 1790, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: Housekeeper’s Cupboard
• Provenance: Carmarthenshire / Cardiganshire, Wales, UK
• Circa: 1790
• Period: George III
• Wood: Oak
• Also known as a “Carmarthen Coffer”
• Solid boarded top
• Assimilated bamboo corner spindles
• Protruding canopy
• Working door lock and key
• Gothic shaped Arcadian fielded door panels
• Original bracket feet
• Peg construction
• Solid boarded top
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Dismantles into two sections
• Sought after size
• Superb colour and patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a superb quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s oak cupboard, circa 1790 originating from the Carmarthenshire/ Cardiganshire border area, Wales. Also known as a “Carmarthen coffer”, it has a specific regional design originating from West Wales. The cupboard boasts an elegant protruding canopy below a solid polished boarded top. The Carmarthen coffer is divided into two sections the top section comprises a cupboard with a single shelf. The doors to the cupboard boast two lovely raised and fielded Gothic shaped Arcadian panels and retain their original oak knobs. The doors also feature the original working lock and a working key. The front corners of the top section are adorned with assimilated bamboo spindles to the corners. Below the doors is a set of three moulded rectangular panels. The bottom section consists of five working drawers, arranged in a three-over-two configuration. The two drawers either side of the top central drawer feature the original working locks and a working key. The drawers are pine lined, constructed with hand dovetailed joints, retaining their original turned knobs. The cupboard features the original polished oak top, inset side panels and original backboards constructed with very good quality wide planks. The cupboard stands on the original Georgian bracket feet. The cupboard has good proportions which makes it a sought after size it was designed to fit into farmhouses with low ceilings. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transport and access into the house.
The cupboard boasts a stunning rich brown oak 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 kitchen, living room or dining room. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 161.5cm or 63⅝” or 5ft 3⅝”
Width (cornice) = 139.1cm or 54¾” or 4ft 6¾”
Width (feet) = 137cm or 54” or 4ft 6”
Depth (cornice) = 52.9cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Depth (base inc. knobs) = 55.2cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The cupboard has been polished in our workshops. The door and draw knobs and locks are all original and the interior is clean. The door even retains its original working lock, which comes with a working key. The cupboard boasts the original knobs, backboards and bracket feet. The feet have been re-tipped in the past. It also features a fantastic colour and patination, owing to the original polish, which has been revived. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you be email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at for further items and information.
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SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
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Summary:
• Item: Housekeeper’s Cupboard
• Provenance: Carmarthenshire / Cardiganshire, Wales, UK
• Circa: 1790
• Period: George III
• Wood: Oak
• Also known as a “Carmarthen Coffer”
• Solid boarded top
• Assimilated bamboo corner spindles
• Protruding canopy
• Working door lock and key
• Gothic shaped Arcadian fielded door panels
• Original bracket feet
• Peg construction
• Solid boarded top
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Dismantles into two sections
• Sought after size
• Superb colour and patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a superb quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s oak cupboard, circa 1790 originating from the Carmarthenshire/ Cardiganshire border area, Wales. Also known as a “Carmarthen coffer”, it has a specific regional design originating from West Wales. The cupboard boasts an elegant protruding canopy below a solid polished boarded top. The Carmarthen coffer is divided into two sections the top section comprises a cupboard with a single shelf. The doors to the cupboard boast two lovely raised and fielded Gothic shaped Arcadian panels and retain their original oak knobs. The doors also feature the original working lock and a working key. The front corners of the top section are adorned with assimilated bamboo spindles to the corners. Below the doors is a set of three moulded rectangular panels. The bottom section consists of five working drawers, arranged in a three-over-two configuration. The two drawers either side of the top central drawer feature the original working locks and a working key. The drawers are pine lined, constructed with hand dovetailed joints, retaining their original turned knobs. The cupboard features the original polished oak top, inset side panels and original backboards constructed with very good quality wide planks. The cupboard stands on the original Georgian bracket feet. The cupboard has good proportions which makes it a sought after size it was designed to fit into farmhouses with low ceilings. The cupboard dismantles into two sections for easy transport and access into the house.
The cupboard boasts a stunning rich brown oak 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 kitchen, living room or dining room. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 161.5cm or 63⅝” or 5ft 3⅝”
Width (cornice) = 139.1cm or 54¾” or 4ft 6¾”
Width (feet) = 137cm or 54” or 4ft 6”
Depth (cornice) = 52.9cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Depth (base inc. knobs) = 55.2cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The cupboard has been polished in our workshops. The door and draw knobs and locks are all original and the interior is clean. The door even retains its original working lock, which comes with a working key. The cupboard boasts the original knobs, backboards and bracket feet. The feet have been re-tipped in the past. It also features a fantastic colour and patination, owing to the original polish, which has been revived. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you be email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at for further items and information.
Ref. HK Cupboard 18
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 11/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
DimensionsHeight = 161.5cm or 63⅝” or 5ft 3⅝”
Width (cornice) = 139.1cm or 54¾” or 4ft 6¾”
Width (feet) = 137cm or 54” or 4ft 6”
Depth (cornice) = 52.9cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Depth (base inc. knobs) = 55.2cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Dressers
Date 1790
George III Antiques Material Oak
Origin Welsh
Condition This item is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The cupboard has been polished in our workshops. The door and draw knobs and locks are all original and the interior is clean. The door even retains its original working lock, which comes with a working key. The cupboard boasts the original knobs, backboards and bracket feet. The feet have been re-tipped in the past. It also features a fantastic colour and patination, owing to the original polish, which has been revived. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a1336 / HK Cupboard 18
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 11/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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