An Unusual George III Oak & Book-Spine Mounted Wall Cupboard sub-Art & Sculpture For centuries ‘verdure tapestries’ remained

For centuries ‘verdure tapestries’ remained highly popular and were made on a large scale for exportation

The medium sized mid twentieth century period dummy of high build quality

Reputed to have been found in the ruined portion of Malmesbury Abbey

the middle and largest with a burgundy ground

This example is fairly unusual in that it is made partly in stone

An Unusual George III Oak & Book-Spine Mounted Wall Cupboard sub-Art & Sculpture For centuries ‘verdure tapestries’ remainedOrigin: English Period: George III Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1760 80 Width: 24. 5 inches Height: 11. 5 inches Depth: 9. 75 inches (all at extremities) The rectangular oak wall mounted cupboard having a lockable sliding front formed from leather bound book spines with gilt lettering, to include Swifts Works Thomsons Seasons, Churchills Poems and Poetical Tracts, survives from George III period England. The cupboard shows some rather attractive wear