Lot Essay
This distinctly flat and tightly curled style of carving is diagnostic of the North Lancashire region known as the Trough of Bowland
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LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
A LANCASHIRE OAK PRESS CUPBOARD
LATE 17TH CENTURY
Initialled and dated 'IWA 1695', profusely carved throughout, the upper section with a central asymmetrical panel
69in. (175cm.) high, 57½in. (146cm.) wide, 24in. (61cm.) deep
LATE 17TH CENTURY
Initialled and dated 'IWA 1695', profusely carved throughout, the upper section with a central asymmetrical panel
69in. (175cm.) high, 57½in. (146cm.) wide, 24in. (61cm.) deep
Provenance
Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire
Literature
Another cupboard with similar carving and proportions is illustrated in Victor Chinnery Oak Furniture, the British Tradition, Woodbridge, 1979, page 486, fig 4.168
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