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Welsh Oak Housekeepers Food Cupboard (c. 1780)
Antique George III Welsh Housekeepers Oak Food Cupboard (Circa 1780 - 1810)
This is a superb quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s oak food cupboard, circa 1780 - 1810.
Summary
• Item Housekeeper’s Cupboard
• Also known as a “Carmarthen coffer”
• Circa 1780 - 1810
• Period George III
• Provenance Carmarthenshire / Cardiganshire, Wales
• Wood Solid oak
• Satinwood & ebony inlay
• Protruding canopy
• Working locks and key
• Brass escutcheons & knobs
• Arcadian fielded door panels
• Bracket feet
• Peg construction
• Solid boarded top
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Dismantles into two sections
• Sought after size
• Superb colour and patination
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a superb quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s oak cupboard, circa 1780 – 1810 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 itself boasts a protruding canopy, which is inlaid with satinwood and ebony above the upper section which features chamfered corner. The top section has two lovely raised and fielded Arcadian door panels with two small brass knobs and brass escutcheon. The doors have feature the original working lock and a key. Inside, it features the original shelf. Below, there is a set of three “dummy” drawers. Further below, is a set of six working drawers. The top central drawer features the original working lock and a further key. All drawers are pine lined and hand dovetailed this is typical of antique furniture from this period and region. The drawers also feature lovely brass knobs and escutcheons. The cupboard features the original oak top, oak backboards and lovely figured oak sides constructed with very good quality wide planks. The cupboard stands on the original Georgian bracket feet. The cupboard boasts a stunning original colour and surface patination, which can only be achieved through age and years of care and wax polishing.
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.
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 antique furniture.
Condition Report
This item is in excellent condition. The doors and top central drawer feature the original working lock and a key. The internal oak shelf, oak sides, oak top, oak backboards, bracket feet and drawers are all original. The brass knobs are old replacements. The cupboard features the original polish, which is why the colour of this cupboard is superb. Both parts of the cupboard are original to each other. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges (which is to be expected) but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
Height = 179cm or 70.5” or 5ft 10½”
Width = 144cm or 56¾” or 4ft 8¾”
Depth = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Further Information
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to email or phone Julian on 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 7960 738 212).
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Day 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. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
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.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international bank transfers). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase.
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. CIONA 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 35 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 for further products and information.
Ref. HK Cupboard 7
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
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
This is a superb quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s oak food cupboard, circa 1780 - 1810.
Summary
• Item Housekeeper’s Cupboard
• Also known as a “Carmarthen coffer”
• Circa 1780 - 1810
• Period George III
• Provenance Carmarthenshire / Cardiganshire, Wales
• Wood Solid oak
• Satinwood & ebony inlay
• Protruding canopy
• Working locks and key
• Brass escutcheons & knobs
• Arcadian fielded door panels
• Bracket feet
• Peg construction
• Solid boarded top
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Dismantles into two sections
• Sought after size
• Superb colour and patination
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a superb quality antique George III Welsh housekeeper’s oak cupboard, circa 1780 – 1810 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 itself boasts a protruding canopy, which is inlaid with satinwood and ebony above the upper section which features chamfered corner. The top section has two lovely raised and fielded Arcadian door panels with two small brass knobs and brass escutcheon. The doors have feature the original working lock and a key. Inside, it features the original shelf. Below, there is a set of three “dummy” drawers. Further below, is a set of six working drawers. The top central drawer features the original working lock and a further key. All drawers are pine lined and hand dovetailed this is typical of antique furniture from this period and region. The drawers also feature lovely brass knobs and escutcheons. The cupboard features the original oak top, oak backboards and lovely figured oak sides constructed with very good quality wide planks. The cupboard stands on the original Georgian bracket feet. The cupboard boasts a stunning original colour and surface patination, which can only be achieved through age and years of care and wax polishing.
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.
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 antique furniture.
Condition Report
This item is in excellent condition. The doors and top central drawer feature the original working lock and a key. The internal oak shelf, oak sides, oak top, oak backboards, bracket feet and drawers are all original. The brass knobs are old replacements. The cupboard features the original polish, which is why the colour of this cupboard is superb. Both parts of the cupboard are original to each other. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges (which is to be expected) but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
Height = 179cm or 70.5” or 5ft 10½”
Width = 144cm or 56¾” or 4ft 8¾”
Depth = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Further Information
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to email or phone Julian on 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 7960 738 212).
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Day 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. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
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.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international bank transfers). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase.
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. CIONA 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 35 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 for further products and information.
Ref. HK Cupboard 7
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 7/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. RDelivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89.
DimensionsHeight = 179cm or 70.5” or 5ft 10½”
Width = 144cm or 56¾” or 4ft 8¾”
Depth = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Dressers
Date Circa 1780 - 1810
George III Antiques Material Oak and Elm
Origin Welsh
Condition This item is in excellent condition. The doors and top central drawer feature the original working lock and a key. The internal oak shelf, oak sides, oak top, oak backboards, bracket feet and drawers are all original. The brass knobs are old replacements. The cupboard features the original polish, which is why the colour of this cupboard is superb. Both parts of the cupboard are original to each other. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges (which is to be expected) but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a503 / HK Cupboard 7
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 7/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. RDelivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89.
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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