19th Century Housekeepers Cupboard

A mid-19th century English linen press in pitch pine, with a bold, richly figured grain and a warm, honeyed patina. The upper section has a deep stepped cornice and two panelled doors. These open to a soft blue-green painted interior with two fixed shelves, either side of a central divider, with shaped shelf edges. Below are two short drawers over three full-width graduated drawers, each with cockbeaded edges, turned wooden knobs and original escutcheons. It stands on a plinth base with turned bun feet. Sound and complete, with original hinges and some minor surface marks consistent with age.

Piece comes apart in 2 sections