Elizabeth I standing livery cupboard
- Period
- Circa 1585
- Origin
- Engalnd
- Dimensions
- W 49 1/4" × H 47 1/4" × D 17"
- Reference
- #Marh1255
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Elizabeth I joined oak standing livery cupboard of high quality. The canted upper section with three architectural designed panels with egg and dart decoration, with the stiles carved with double S-scrolls, the frieze rail carved with the same. The drawer carved with gadrooning and acanthus leaves. The slender cup and cover supports with gadrooned and leafy designs.
A livery cupboard from the same workshop is illustrated in English Domestic Furntiure 1100 – 1837, Ivan Sparkes page 74.
Rare collector’s piece.