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Early 19th Century Burr Oak Cabinet

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Very fine early 19th century burr oak cabinet, the pediment with three bronze stars over two glazed doors, the lower cabinet with single fitted drawer over two cupboard doors concealing four graduated drawers, standing on ebonized paw feet, the whole with rich and vivid graining.

Note, while at first this cabinet appears to be a Regency example with similarities to pieces by George Bullock, it is probably North American in origin. A close inspection reveals the sides are constructed of white birch, while the secondary timber is clear grained Northern White Pine, both of which are native to the US and Canada. Coupled with the archaic use of gilt lacquered brass swan neck brasses for the interior (something a fashionable English cabinet maker wouldn't use at this date) a convincing argument could be made for this being made in North America. However and regardless, this remains a stylish and honest piece wherever it was made.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ash, Birch, Burl, Oak, Pine
Condition:	Good. one small patch on bottom right side of upper section. Two round pulls on outer drawer replaced, but with period examples.
Creation Date:	c. 1815
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	vvtrpuylpalu
Incollect Reference #:	436488

Dimensions

W.	43 in;	H.	82.5 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	109.22 cm;	H.	209.55 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.

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