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Early 17th Century Figural Carved Oak Livery Cupboard c. 1620

$2,901.96
£2,125
€2,499.21
CA$3,981.60
A$4,448.78
CHF 2,327.20
MX$54,556.27
NOK 29,737.25
SEK 28,198.79
DKK 18,652.98
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About the Item

A quite extraordinary early 17th century oak livery cupboard with rarely seen figural carving, caryatids, winged putti and fruiting vines. The backboards and marble top are later. The top is solid marble – not reconstituted – with an attractive natural white, cream and grey veining and finely polished surface. An early English oak livery cupboard with rarely seen carved figural and foliate design. Description are: 49 inches high, 15 inches deep and 33.25 inches high. For metric please multiply by 2.5
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1620
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Heathfield, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7564238191512

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