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Period Ceramics & Antiques

Superlative Antique 17thC Vernacular Oak Court Cupboard Dresser Sideboard

Superlative Antique 17thC Vernacular Oak Court Cupboard Dresser Sideboard

£3,283.99 GBP
£3,283.99 GBP
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Superb 17th Century (c.1670) Charles II Court Cupboard.


With central foliate panel flanked by rosette-filled octagonal panel doors and stiff-leaf detail, above a large pair of geometrically-moulded doors below a punch-decorated leaf and heart running motif and flanked by scrolling elongated flowers.


The robust characteristics of this period announce attention to beauty as well as function in design. 17th century Baroque furniture was largely in oak, that, while long lasting, was very hard and coarse grained, making carving more difficult. The court cupboard that we have acquired shows the work of a talented carver who drew on favorite themes of the period including rosettes, stiff leaf carving, guilloches and heavy turned columns, and leafage. All is preserved here in a remarkable old patina. There is nothing quite like these layered old finishes in warmth and depth.

Provenance-a large medieval manor house in Bedfordshire.


Condition (bold writing denotes this example)


New - Brand-new, unused item, not previously owned. Shows absolutely no signs of wear.

Excellent - Like new or has never been used. Absolutely no scratches or wear. Has no structural issues and is in perfect condition.

Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.

Fair - Shows light scratches and wear from previous use but remains in fair condition. May have some structural issues, including minor instability.

Distressed - Visible signs of previous use that may include scratches, gouges, cracks and fissures and worn corners. May have significant losses, fading or structural instability.


67½ in. (172 cm.) high; 64 in. (163 cm.) wide; 24 in. (61 cm.) deep.


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We aim to ensure that our descriptions are absolutely accurate. Nevertheless, antique porcelain is never perfect. We use high definition photography with the aim of making the condition of any item extremely clear. Defects which are obvious in the photography we use are deemed to have been declared, even if we do not specifically refer to them in the description.

Restoration is sometimes extremely difficult to detect. We use UV light and transmitted light to check whether restoration has occurred. Sometimes, even those methodologies do not reveal restoration. If you are able, notwithstanding the definition, to show that restoration of a significant nature has occurred, we would obviously allow cancellation of the sale in such circumstances.





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We do not generally point out crazing, and do not regard it as a defect worth mentioning in pieces of the age we sell, unless it is not completely noticeable in photographs and is both extensive and undiscoloured. If you have concerns as to whether a piece is crazed, please ask us.
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