Carved Oak Spice Cupboard Seating The intricate gold-painted scene depicts

The intricate gold-painted scene depicts a landscape with figures is a classic example of Chinoiserie

The tapered style legs are in a soft navy paint colour and wax finished

A rare and characterful example of early 19th century craftsmanship

dark neutral background and restrained dignity of the sitter align closely with portrait conventions of the 1830s and 1840s

along with delicate brass details make this exquisite

Carved Oak Spice Cupboard Seating The intricate gold-painted scene depictsA rare find carved oak spice cupboard from the 19th century with a wonderful aged patina. Features intricate hand carved panels with floral motifs and scrolling foliate boarders. Includes a lockable door and rustic metal escutcheon, indicative of its period. The interior has a compact four drawer configuration, with two small over two wide drawers with original metal ring pulls. Back in the day, these miniature cupboards were used for housing an array