Antique 18th Century Welsh Camarthen Oak Press Livery Housekeepers Cupboard Cabinet 1720 Sold the underside of the case

the underside of the case with a geometric niello design with a central engraved open cartouche that is free from an engraved monogram or name

In 1786 an account of paper filigree work was published in the New Ladies’ Magazine illustrating stylised floral patterns and borders

The slightly domed pen box is lavishly inlaid with gold and silver to both the exterior and interior

The portrait depicts a young girl wearing a white dress and a muslin bonnet with blue ribbons the painting is signed and dated lower right "J

Antique 18th Century Welsh Camarthen Oak Press Livery Housekeepers Cupboard Cabinet 1720 Sold the underside of the caseA good early 18th century antique Georgian Welsh oak country press, housekeeper's cupboard, circa 1720. This very handsome country oak press has a sptrepped cornice, with a pair of arched fielded panel doors enclosing a large storage area fitted with original hand carved hooks to the interior. The base having four corresponding arched fielded panels, and provides significant storage, below are three drawers, the cabinet is raised on stile feet. The