Description
Antique provincial Georgian wall hung oak spice cabinet with single door and drawer with wonderful 18th century patina circa 1740 .
Rare carved arch top and baroque panel door sets this apart from other simpler wall cabinets.
Usually made for the newly
married couple these spice cabinets were given as a wedding present and were
designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silver spoons well away from
inquisitive young fingers.
The cupboard would have been hung
from a wall in pride of place.
A single door opens with a steel
key to original working lock and steel hinges.
Inside is a single shelf and above a silver spoon rack.
A single drawer below with turned
bronze knob. This drawer is locked by a wooden bar that is easily lifted when the door is open.
Of note is the wooden peg
jointed construction used in pre 19th century furniture.
Perfect for the accent piece in a country kitchen and
ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe!
Good original waxed patina.
Northern European or English 1740
Overall dimensions
Height 75 cm
Width 55 cm
Depth 30 cm
Price AUD
$1495
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