English Chippendale Mahogany Carved Corner Cupboard

circa 1770-1780, pine secondary, two part form, the upper case being a barrel back form featuring cornice with dentil molding above two large hinged cabinet doors each with double raised panels, the upper with a shaped crest (note, each panel burl wood figured solid panel), the barrel back interior featuring a later faux wood paint decorated interior with three shaped butterfly shelves, the lower shelf hinged and folds out with louvered support for serving, flanked by stop fluted canted corners, the base with applied waist molding and traditional 90 degree back, two hinged raised panel doors, the interior with two small side by side drawers also with later faux grain paint decoration, flanked by raised panel canted corners, raised on bracket foot base.
89.5 x 46 x 27 in.
Retaining original feet; a good example for this form with stop fluting and a nice warm brown patina.
From the Estate of a Lady, Wilson, North Carolina
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Left cornice return later; upper and lower interior paint decoration later; general expected wear and marring especially to lower case.