Here is another period piece, not a cupboard but better pic of carving click to enlarge [ATTACH]
Here is a period English Court Cupboard, about 1640 with some of the same carvings, "Null" & those diamond-shaped carvings are called "Lozenge",...
It all appears EXACTLY the same, and it shouldn't be if hand carved The "lunette" carving at top of cupboard Ditto the "null" carving just above...
Absolutely! they leave the details for others to figure out!:p
Yeah, it does, notice how "flat" and smooth the wood is plus the carving appears machine carved.
Yes to all above, 4 leg stands replaced 3 leg candlestands after the federal period when oil lamps came in. Candlestands are notoriously unstable...
Dunno really but, Tudor period was in the 16th century, it was the first period after the medieval period in England and, that form of OP court...
Well, if it was american which i gather it isn't, because the stock is so thin, the top does not appear to be pinned (wood pins) to base, it looks...
Yeah, insane really but, no law against asking.........
EXACTLY, what popsycat said.:singing:
Yeah, I hear you but, it happens ALL the time. They are generalists, they know a little about a lot of objects but their primary function is...
It's a Court Cupboard, popular in 17th century England & America. Your cupboard is not period and, I would guess more likely 19th century than...
How much? No, not even close to Tudor or Jacobean.
LOL, yes, it does indeed, the 1800s are the 19th century.
Agrees, the feet are Queen Anne but I don't think it's period, more likely late 19th century. The top has invected corners, a nice feature....
Guesses this is a 20th century reproduction from what little we can see, the hinges on the door look modern from here.
agreed, was a bargain
Paul is a very sharp dealer, he NEVER fails to mention Thomas Dennis (america's most celebrated 17th century joiner) when he has a piece built in...
LOL, DEAD FUNNY! I can honestly say, I have never been to a thrift store in my life, I need to visit one just see what all the hub-bub is about.
No problem and, if you are looking to buy the real deal in earlier furniture, say 16th - 17th century English furniture, Paul Fitzsimmons is the...
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