An Imposing Early 19thC Black Painted Pine Housekeepers Cupboard c.1820-40 sub-Antiques The button is in excellent

The button is in excellent condition being complete and in tact with loop and has a wonderful even patination

Height: 29 inches (with cats)

Although rather difficult to date this is an interesting and delightful picture where the skill of the painter frankly doesn’t matter

organic carving is indicative of the arts and crafts period

but the red dragon itself has been associated with Wales for centuries

An Imposing Early 19thC Black Painted Pine Housekeepers Cupboard c.1820-40 sub-Antiques The button is in excellentOrigin: English Period: Early Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1820 40 Width: 50. 5 inches (at cornice) Height: 84 inches Depth: 20 inches The generously proportioned black painted pine carcass standing at seven feet, the original painted finish now distressed commensurate with age, having a corniced top and two door cupboard showing brass lion mask handles adorned with gothic arches enclosing a rust painted arrangement of seven shelves