Little Painted
Country Cupboard
For Hanging or Tabletop  

New England, ca. 1820-1840.

Appears to be pine. Dry very crusty paint decoration over red ground. Six light glazed-door opens to four precisely dovetailed drawers over two open rows. Given the lock, it is likely that this cupboard held, at least in part, valuable spices.

Crisply, robustly made by a skilled cabinetmaker. The glass dividers (mullions) are particularly finely molded. Sits easily on a desk or table or can be hung from two small holes in the backboard.

Structurally superb condition, wear to painted surface, particularly on upper right side of the case. About 16 ½ inches tall x 10 wide x 8 1/2 deep.