100, Year Old Rare And Unique Antique Custom - Made Chestnut Corner Cupboard
Item History & Price
Seeking a new Legacy for a Family HeirloomHandcrafted Antique Corner Cupboard a Family Heirloom for Four Generations
RARE, UNIQUE, AND CUSTOM CRAFTED
**If you are not picking it up, please investigate shipping costs prior to bidding. No cancellations due to cost of shipping. Payment must clear prior to shipping. Buyer must arrange shipping with pickup at Seller's convenience. Note dimensions in description below. Weight is approximately 300 pounds.**This c...orner cupboard was built for my great-grandmother (1884-1961) by an unknown craftsman, likely between 1911, when she married, and 1915. Family legend says it was made from chestnut trees on the family farm in the area of Webster County, WV, formerly known as Bernardstown (between Webster Springs and Bergoo).My grandmother inherited it in 1961, and my own mother upon her mother’s death in 1986.It was refinished in the 1970s, when my grandmother had the dark finish removed and it was restored to a more natural tone.My mother is now in a nursing home, and this piece will not fit in my home. It is time for it to become another family’s heirloom.The corner cupboard measures 73 inches tall and 56 inches wide and requires 33 inches on each wall.
Unusual CrownIt is possible that the façade of the cabinet was shortened in order to make it possible to fit through the doorways in my grandparents’ home.It was typical to shorten the crowns of large pieces in order for them to fit in homes with lower ceilings and doorways.
Measurements -This massive corner cupboard would be the focal point of any room.
Exterior Dimensions•56 inches wide•73 inches tall•19 2/8 inches deep in the center•Rear corner is 6 inches across•Requires 33 inches of wall space on each side
Interior DimensionsBehind the top glass doors:•Top shelf 10 ¼ inches high•Second shelf 9 inches high•Third shelf 11 inches high
Behind the bottom doors:•Top shelf 15 3/4 inches high•Bottom shelf 16 ¾ inches high
More information •This is my family’s most treasured heirloom – I want it to go to a new family that will consider it an heirloom, too.•It is over 100 years old. It has been altered, moved, and used. There are some scratches, and the interior shelves have staining from years of use.•Plate rails on top and on all three of the shelves that are behind the glass.•One glass pane is missing; I can have it replaced or it can be taken into consideration when making your offer.•It is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. If you purchase it you must pick it up or arrange for it to be moved by a professional furniture mover (not included in the price).•Payment terms: PayPal•No refund due to the cost of moving or shipping. Do your homework before you make your offer.•It is cross-posted to various social media and online marketplaces.
RARE, UNIQUE, AND CUSTOM CRAFTED
**If you are not picking it up, please investigate shipping costs prior to bidding. No cancellations due to cost of shipping. Payment must clear prior to shipping. Buyer must arrange shipping with pickup at Seller's convenience. Note dimensions in description below. Weight is approximately 300 pounds.**This c...orner cupboard was built for my great-grandmother (1884-1961) by an unknown craftsman, likely between 1911, when she married, and 1915. Family legend says it was made from chestnut trees on the family farm in the area of Webster County, WV, formerly known as Bernardstown (between Webster Springs and Bergoo).My grandmother inherited it in 1961, and my own mother upon her mother’s death in 1986.It was refinished in the 1970s, when my grandmother had the dark finish removed and it was restored to a more natural tone.My mother is now in a nursing home, and this piece will not fit in my home. It is time for it to become another family’s heirloom.The corner cupboard measures 73 inches tall and 56 inches wide and requires 33 inches on each wall.
Unusual CrownIt is possible that the façade of the cabinet was shortened in order to make it possible to fit through the doorways in my grandparents’ home.It was typical to shorten the crowns of large pieces in order for them to fit in homes with lower ceilings and doorways.
Measurements -This massive corner cupboard would be the focal point of any room.
Exterior Dimensions•56 inches wide•73 inches tall•19 2/8 inches deep in the center•Rear corner is 6 inches across•Requires 33 inches of wall space on each side
Interior DimensionsBehind the top glass doors:•Top shelf 10 ¼ inches high•Second shelf 9 inches high•Third shelf 11 inches high
Behind the bottom doors:•Top shelf 15 3/4 inches high•Bottom shelf 16 ¾ inches high
More information •This is my family’s most treasured heirloom – I want it to go to a new family that will consider it an heirloom, too.•It is over 100 years old. It has been altered, moved, and used. There are some scratches, and the interior shelves have staining from years of use.•Plate rails on top and on all three of the shelves that are behind the glass.•One glass pane is missing; I can have it replaced or it can be taken into consideration when making your offer.•It is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. If you purchase it you must pick it up or arrange for it to be moved by a professional furniture mover (not included in the price).•Payment terms: PayPal•No refund due to the cost of moving or shipping. Do your homework before you make your offer.•It is cross-posted to various social media and online marketplaces.
