Livery cupboard
Category
Furniture
Date
1600 - 1630
Materials
oak
Measurements
1620 x 1490 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288674
Summary
Carved oak early 17th century cupboard with two recessed cupboards in the top, bulbous columns either side, and a double cupboard below. Moulded cornice with two beaded bands and two recessed bands. Frieze carved with floliate S-curves. Two cupboard doors are carved with diamond motifs, the recessed central panel has 4 S-curved motifs within a canted carved frame. Above the columns either side are lion masks. Foliate S-curve carving along top and down sides of front, carving also in the upper door panels. Ball feet added under front.