This is an elegant Queen Anne 18th century mirrored walnut hanging corner cupboard. It has an arched cornice with a single arched door with bevelled mirror and brass escutcheon above a candle slide on a moulded plinth base, enclosing three fixed shelves. It comes with a working key.
The cupboard is uncommon to the market in good original condition. A similar Queen Anne walnut hanging corner cupboard sold at Bonhams in 2015 for £3500 (lot 1, 11th March 2015) and at Christie's in 1999 for £8050 (lot 265, 11th November 1999).
Queen Anne walnut wall hanging corner cupboard with mirror
Dimensions
104cm high x 64cm x 34cm
Condition
There are various light marks, scratches, and chips commensurate with age and use. There are some cracks between the joints of the veneers and some slight historic worm. The mirror is oxidised and there is a slight crack to the top right. The mirror appears to be original. The lock is present and also appears to be original. It comes with a working key.
Time period
Queen Anne; early 18th century