Antique Cupboard

Edwardian mahogany and inlaid serpentine-fronted Display Cabinet, upholstered Library Armchairs, Victorian mahogany Wellington Chest

An Edwardian mahogany and inlaid serpentine-fronted Display Cabinet,  in two parts, with concave-shaped sides, the stylised floral and ribbon-entwined frieze above glazed panels

including a pair of doors, the lined interior with glass shelves, below are panels inlaid with bell flower sprays and including a pair of doors, on square splayed legs, cm. high

by cm. wide. ft. in.

A George III-style mahogany and satinwood crossbanded Sideboard, made-up, inlaid with satinwood medallions and chevron stringing, the frieze drawer and arched apron flanked by

three short drawers and a cupboard simulating three drawers, on tapered square legs and spade feet, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. Win. by ft. llin.

A Victorian walnut harlequin Davenport,  with a rear pierced brass gallery and rising section revealing a fitted stationery compart¬ment, the inset writing surface with a slide

revealing a well, on carved scroll supports, the sides with real and dummy drawers, on concealed castors, cm. wide. ft. l

A pair of George III-style mahogany and upholstered Library Armchairs,  covered in burgundy damask, the padded arms with foliate scroll carving, the square blind-fret legs with

pierced scroll angle brackets

A George III-style carved
mahogany pie-crust Table,
the tilt-top above a birdcage support and
fluted baluster pIIIar, on tripod supports,
.cm. diam. ft. Vin.

A Victorian mahogany Chiffonier,
the raised open shelved back
with pierced gallery and turned
supports, the base with open adjustable
shelves flanked by brass grIIIe doors with
silk panels, on later shaped bracket feet,
restored, cm. high by cm. wide.
ft. m. by ft. Vzm.

A pair of George III-style black japanned and gilt Chinoiserie Armchairs,  with pierced rail backs and caned seats, on turned tapering legs

A set of six George III-style walnut and upholstered Armchairs,  including: a pair covered in gold dralon, a pair covered in tan dralon and two covered in individual brocade,

the cartouche-shaped backs and padded arms above bowed seats, the hipped and moulded cabriole legs with cabochon knees

A Victorian mahogany Wellington Chest,  with locking pilaster, seven graduated drawers and a plinth base, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. Vzm. by ft.

A Victorian walnut serpentine-fronted Display Cabinet,
with gilt-metal mounts and inlaid with satinwood arabesques and stringing, the sides of ogee-shaped form, the glazed door enclosing a velvet-lined and shelved interior, on a

shaped plinth base, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. in. by ft. Vin.

A George III-style gilt frame Overmantel,  the rectangular plate with ribbon-tie border, the urn and pierced foliate scroll surmount hung with bell flower festoons, restored,

cm. high by cm. wide. ft. Vin.

A Victorian carved rosewood and
button upholstered Armchair, circa
covered in gold dralon, with a
cartouche-shaped back, padded arms and
bowed seat, on scroll cabriole legs and
ceramic castors—

A Victorian mahogany Stool, circa
the rectangular needlework seat
above scroll X-shaped end supports
joined by a pole stretcher, on carved claw
feet, restored, cm. wide. lft. in.

A George III-style mahogany and
inlaid Cylinder Bureau,  the
top with a three-quarter spindle turned
gallery, the fitted interior with a slide,
small drawers, pen-tray and pigeon-
holes, the apron with two drawers and
scroll angle brackets, on tapered square
legs and ceramic castors, cm. wide.
ft.

CONTINENTAL FURNITURE, French kingwood and crossbanded semi-circular serpentined Jardinieres, French Empire mahogany Cupboard-on-Chest, French kingwood Vitrine

A pair of French kingwood and
crossbanded semi-circular serpentined
Jardinieres,  with gilt-metal
and porcelain mounts, the top with a
gallery, liner and cover, the shaped
frieze above conjoined scroll supports
joined by an X-shaped stretcher, on
sabots, mounts partially lacking, cm. wide.
ft. m.

A Dutch marquetry and mahogany
framed Toilet Mirror,  the
rectangular plate above a plinth and
drawer, on tapered square feet, cm.
wide. lft. Vin.

A French Empire mahogany Cupboard-on-Chest,  the
moulded cornice above a mirror panelled door flanked by pIIIars with engine-turned brass mounts, below are three long drawers, on a plinth base and tapered square feet, cm. high

by cm. wide. ft. in.

A Dutch marquetry and   An Italian 19th Century and 18th Century-style  A French walnut and kingwood
mahogany Games Table,  thecarved and gilt-gesso framed Wallcrossbanded Card Table,
rectangular fold-over top revealing aMirror,  of octagonal form,with gilt-metal mounts, the rectangular
chessboard inset within borders withwith chamfered margin plates and boldserpentined fold-over top revealing a
playing card and domino motifs, ongadrooned border, cm. high by cm.baize lining, the shaped apron above
tapered square legs, cm. wide. ft. in.wide. ft. lin. by ft. Vin.        square cabriole legs ending in sabots, top
—with two distressed corners, cm. wide.
ft. lin.

A French kingwood Vitrine,
with gilt-metal mounts, the
domed cornice above a door and shaped
sides with glazed panels, the lower part
painted in the Vernis Martin manner with
lovers and landscapes, the square splayed
legs ending in sabots, the velvet-lined
interior with glass shelves, cm. high by
cm. wide. ft. Vin. by ft.  in.

A Louis XV-style walnut and
kingwood crossbanded Bureau Plat,
with gilt-metal mounts, the
rectangular serpentined top with a tooled
leather inset and marquetry border, the
frieze with three drawers and three
opposing dummy drawers, on square
cabriole legs

A French ebonised and gilt-metal
mounted Pietra-Dura Side Cabinet, circa
, banded in brass, the pair of doors
applied with carved stone flowers, fruit
and birds flanked by fluted Corinthian
pIIIars and a pair of bowed glazed doors,
the velvet-lined interior with shelves, on
a plinth base and turned feet, faults,
cm. high by cm. wide. ft. by
ft. m.
Formerly the property of Lord Palmerston.

A Dutch marquetry and
mahogany Cylinder Bureau,
in two parts, the three frieze drawers
above the rising section operated by the
slide, the shaped and stepped interior
with short drawers, pilaster drawers and
tambour cupboard, the ogee-shaped base
with three long drawers and a valanced
apron, the projecting corners with
gilt-metal mounts and ending in splayed
feet, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. lin.
by ft. HVin.

A Milanese walnut and
marquetry Commode,  with
quarter veneers, arabesque motifs and
satinwood banding, together with
roundels depicting mythological
characters, the three long drawers
flanked by floral spray terminals, on
tapered square feet, restored, cm. high by
cm. wide. ft.  in. by ft. llin.

A Lombard walnut and ivory
inlaid small Commode,  with
two drawers, the square cabriole legs
joined by later stretchers, faults, cm.
high by cm. wide. ft. in. by ft. lin.

Two similar Dutch marquetry,
walnut and beech Chairs in the th
Century style,  with solid
vase-shaped splats and slip-in
saddle-shaped seats, on cabriole legs,
faults

A French carved walnut and
upholstered corner Chair,
covered in floral tapestry, the shaped
apron above moulded cabriole legs and
scroll feet

A French kingwood Meuble
dAppui,  with serpentined
front, gilt-metal mounts and marble top,
the bombe door and sides painted in the
Vernis Martin manner with lovers and
landscapes, the interior with a shelf, the
splayed feet ending in sabots, cm. high
by cm. wide. ft. in. by ft.

A French kingwood and
marquetry Secretaire-a-Abattant, circa
the shaped front with canted
corners, the breche dalepe marble top
above a frieze drawer and a fall revealing
a shelved recess and two drawers, below
are three drawers and cabriole feet,
cm. high by cm. wide. ft. in. by
ft. lVin.

A Dutch walnut Display Cabinet
in the 19th Century and 18th Century style,
with domed cornice and canted corners, the carved surmount above a pair of astragal doors enclosing serpentine shelves, the ogee-shaped apron with a drawer, on carved claw and

ball feet, fitted with electric light, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. in. by ft.

A French walnut Gueridon,  with gilt-metal and porcelain mounts, the raised open tier above a cupboard and shaped apron, the square cabriole legs ending in sabots, cm. wide.

lft.

A French thuyawood and ebonised Centre Table,  with gilt-metal and porcelain mounts, inlaid with satinwood arabesques and stringing, the oval serpentined top above a shaped

frieze, the square cabriole legs joined by an X-shaped stretcher with a turned vase finial, cm. wide. ft. llin.

A Dutch marquetry and walnut
Bureau,  in two parts, the
upper section of ogee shape, the fall
revealing a stepped and fitted interior,
the base with a frieze drawer above a
shaped apron, on square cabriole legs,
cm. high by cm. wide. ft. in. by
ft. Vin.

A Louis XVI gilt and ivory
painted Chair,  the
rectangular stuffed back and bowed seat
covered in brocade, on turned and
stop-fluted tapering legs, stamped
A. GaIIIiard, distressed

An Italian 19th Century and 18th Century-design giltwood and later painted Cassone, made-up, with red reserved panels of stylised strapwork within blue borders, the panel front

depicting a marriage scene flanked by respective armorial crests, the sides decorated with lion masks suspending ribbon-tied fruit, on carved block feet, cm. high by cm. wide.

ft. by ft.

A Louis XV kingwood small Armoire,  the serpentine brown and grey veined marble top of arc-en-arbalette form, with a pair of conforming crossbanded cupboard doors enclosing oak

shelves and with canted and serpentine sides, on short cabriole legs with gilt-bronze acanthus mounts, cm. high by cm. wide.

Chinoiserie three-fold Screen, Victorian walnut Display Cabinets, Victorian walnut Stool, Victorian walnut and marquetry pedestal Table

A Victorian scarlet lacquer Chinoiserie three-fold Screen,  each panelled division with gilt and black detail depicting figures, pavilions and wildlife, cm. high ft. Vin.

A late Victorian satinwood three-tier oval Etagere,  inlaid with ebonised stringing and chequered banding, with a glazed tray top and slender square splayed legs, cm. wide. ft.
A George III-style carved mahogany square Urn Stand,
with a scroll gallery and a slide, the arcaded apron above cluster column legs joined by an ornate fretwork stretcher with vase finial, cm. high lft. Vin.

A George III-style satinwood
bow-front Cabinet Bookcase,
the pear-drop cornice above a pair of astragal doors and two apron drawers, the lined interior with shelves, below are a pair of doors with painted medallions, on squared

bracket feet, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. in. by ft. lin.

A pair of Victorian walnut
Display Cabinets,  with
kingwood banding and gilt-metal
mounts, the glazed door enclosing a
lined and shelved interior, on a plinth
base, faults, .cm. high by .cm. wide.
ft.  by ft. Vin.

A set of six WIIIiam and
Mary-style walnut Dining Chairs, circa
, including a pair of armchairs, the
cartouche-shaped backs and stuffed seats
upholstered in pink damask, the
knopped reeded legs joined by pierced
front stretchers and with scroll feet

A pair of Victorian Chinese
Chippendale-style mahogany Wall
Shelves,  the trellis surmount
above four open tiers with pierced fret
galleries and trellised sides, the base with
shaped angle brackets, faults, cm. high
by cm. wide. ft. Win. by ft.

A George III-style mahogany two-tier Dumb-Waiter,  with dish mouldings and baluster pIIIar, the carved tripod legs ending in egg and claw feet, cm. high ft. Win.

A Victorian walnut Stool,  the needlework seat above a carved X-frame end supports with twin pole stretchers, cm. wide. lft. in.

A Victorian ebonised Display Cabinet,  with satinwood banding, the arabesque frieze including engraved ivory inlay, with gilt-metal mounts., the glazed door flanked by canted

corners and Corinthian pIIIars, the velvet-lined interior with shelves, on a shaped plinth base, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. in. by ft. lin.

A Victorian walnut Davenport,  with gilt-metal mounts and gallery, the inset top with a pen-tray and a pair of glass inkwells, on scroll supports, the side with a cupboard

enclosing four drawers, on castors, faults, cm. wide. ft. Viin.

A set of ten George III-style mahogany Chairs, modern, including two armchairs, the arched backs with bell flower carving and pierced vase-shaped splats, the slip-in bowed

seats covered in hide, the moulded and tapered square legs joined by stretchers, bearing trade plate of Waring &f GIIIow Ltd., Liverpool factory

A pair of George III-style mahogany semi-circular Card Tables, made-up, the fold-over top with an oval painted panel depicting hunting scenes, in the manner of Herring, with

painted leaf borders and baize lining, the frieze with a foliate cartouche, the tapered square legs with collars, cm. wide. ft.

A George III-style mahogany
Book Cabinet,  with distressed
fret gallery and brass carrying handles,
the three open tiers above a pair of
doors and tapered square legs, on spade
feet, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. Win.
by lft. in.

A Victorian walnut Davenport,  with satinwood arabesques and ebonised stringing, the raised back with a pierced gallery, the pair of doors revealing pigeon-holes and two

drawers, below is a drawer with an inset rising section, pen-tray and inkwell, below is a cupboard enclosing shelves, on ceramic castors, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. in. by ft.

A Victorian walnut and marquetry pedestal Table,
the circular tilt-top with segmented
veneers and satinwood stained floral
inlay within an ebonised border, the
chamfered pedestal above carved scroll
feet and ceramic castors, cm. diam.
ft. in.

A matched suite of Victorian
carved walnut and upholstered Seat
Furniture,  with cartouche-
shaped backs and bowed seats, on
cabriole legs, comprising: a pair of
Foot-Stools, cm. wide. lft. in., six Salon
Chairs, a low-seat Armchair, an
Occasional Chair and a Chaise Longue,
cm. long ft. in.

A Victorian carved walnut and
satinwood inlaid Centre Table and
matching Card Table,  the
tops with foliate scrolling, the rectangular serpentined centre table above quadruple scroll supports, centred by an urn finial, the scroll feet above ceramic castors, cm. long

ft. in., the card table with serpentined fold-over top revealing a green baize lining, on a matching base,  cm. wide. ft.

A pair of Victorian thuya wood
and ebonised Card Tables,
with kingwood banding and parcel-gilt mouldings, the rectangular fold-over top revealing a claret baize inset, the turned and fluted end supports joined by conforming

stretchers, on splayed feet and ceramic castors, .cm. wide. ft.

An Anglo-Chinese camphorwood
secretaire Military Chest,  in
two parts, the writing drawer with baize inset and fold-over action revealing a drawer with pen-tray, compartments and rule, below are pigeon-holes, the whole flanked by small

drawers, below are two short and two long drawers, the sides with carrying handles, restored, cm. high by cm. wide. ft. Win.

Antique English Corner Cupboards - walnut cross banded glazed-door corner cupboard - walnut bow-fronted corner cupboard - oak corner cupboard of 18th Century with panelled doors - 18th century mahogany bow-fronted corner cupboard with fluted pilasters - 18th century mahogany corner cupboard - country corner cupboard -  corner cupboard with with three drawers

Although antique corner cupboards were made throughout the 17th century they do not seem to have come into more general use until the end of it. From then until about 1750 corner cupboards were made in the prevailing taste for town use, but subsequently they seem to have retired to the country as far as manufacture is concerned. For this reason perhaps, the majority of hanging corner cupboards found in shops nowadays are of later 18th century date and often made of oak, with mahogany cross banding or decoration. Inlaid shells and paterae are also frequently found in these later pieces.
It is almost certain that bow-fronted corner cupboards fetch more in price than flat ones; generally due to their greater elegance; as a general form however the corner cupboard is not over-popular and has not
appreciated in value as much as more utilitarian pieces in the everyday sense such as chairs, chests, dining tables and bureaux. The pine open corner cupboards of Essex type have had something of a vogue and can
generally be put to more decorative use than the closed hanging type.

A walnut cross banded glazed-door corner cupboard of c. 1725 with broken pediment. It has been suggested that such cupboards became popular at the time to store and display the expensive tea sets then in vogue.
The figure of the walnut veneers is elegantly matched and the moulding on the cornice is cross-grained.
Value points: Quality of decoration and veneers
Quality and colour of cross-grained mouldings  Quality of glazing

A walnut bow-fronted corner cupboard with cross banding c. 1720. Possibly designed to stand on a larger bow-fronted corner cupboard.
Value points: Small Size
Quality, figure and patination of veneer

Solid walnut bow-fronted corner cupboard of c. 1730 of country origin. The construction and mouldings are very simple.
Value points: Colour and patination .. Size - small
Quality of mouldings

An oak corner cupboard of c. 1740 with panelled doors banded in mahogany. Cupboards of this style, often as a low stand were made from the beginning of the century onwards but the dentillated top cornice and mahogany decoration indicate the date mentioned. Rather a large form of corner cupboard generally.
Value points: Colour and patination  Quality of mouldings

A mid 18th century oak bow-fronted corner cupboard with fluted pilasters. The ‘H’ hinges are typical of the type used by country makers, although the pilasters add quality to the piece.
Value points: Colour and patination
Small size

Mid 18th century mahogany corner cupboard with broken pediment and panelled doors. The moulding to the cornice is finely executed and the dark figured mahogany in the shaped door panels is rich in colour.
Value points: Size - slender width
Colour and patination
Figure of wood and decoration  Moulded cornice

A small mid 18th century oak corner cupboard with the door having a fielded panel inlaid with a star decoration in boxwood and ebony. This latter decoration is found on other furniture of the second quarter of the 18th century and continued in country use until later. Beware however of ‘improvers’ who inlaid the pattern at a later date.
Value points: Colour and patination  Inlaid decoration

Oak bow-fronted country corner cupboard with mahogany banding on the doors. Probably of late 18th century date. The top moulding is dentillated and there is an inlaid medallion in boxwood and ebony at the top of the flat side surfaces,
Value points: Colour and patination  Size - Slender in width  Decoration and inlays

Late 18th century mahogany corner cupboard with fluted sides and decorated with satinwood inlays. The oval central panel to the door is decorated with a beautifully figured piece of mahogany veneer. The top cornice is dentillated with satinwood inlay and the frieze is also decorated with an inlaid satinwood classical motif.
Value points: Colour and patination
Figure of wood and decoration  Size - Slender width

A late 18th century oak corner cupboard with a panelled door with three drawers below. Beneath the bold top cornice moulding there is a band of mahogany veneer. The three small drawers suggest that the piece may have been designed for kitchen use although the quality of construction and door panel moulding are of fairly refined craftsmanship.
Value points: Colour and patination  Decoration and inlays  Quality of mouldings  Drawers below