LONG ISLAND GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURAL CUPBOARD.

Second quarter-18th century, pine. In the Palladian style and was originally a built in cupboard. Facade has arched opening with fluted keystone and applied moldings, arched multi-mullioned glass doors and "H" hinges at top. Base has flat fluted pilasters and center raised panel door with hinges attached by rosehead nails. All painted in original grey blue paint and black baseboard. Finely designed top interior is barrel backed, scalloped opening, shell carved top with lower molding and fluted keystone capped with a floral carved shell, shaped and scrolled shelves. Original rust red paint, grey blue striping inside shell and white, rust red and grey blue on floral keystone cap. Rose head nail and mortised construction. Some wear and loss to paint and wood, one scallop missing from interior arched opening, some added round nails and doors are most likely a later addition. 85"h. 41.5"w. 22"d. Ex Chuck White (New York).