Antique 17th/18th century oak spice cabinet

In detail we have the following:

A substantial oak top and base: the top is 20mm thick; the base is 15mm thick

There are 5 drawers with the following configuration:

Drawer 1: void interior

Drawer 2: divided into two partitions

Drawer 3: divided into two partitions

Drawer 4: void interior

Drawer 5: divided into two partitions

The brass knobs are not original to the piece, but clearly have some age, and may be replacements as fashions changed and the original handles were replaced

This cabinet has a pine carcass and is of nailed construction. It is very solidly constructed and has a lovely patina. Undoubtedly a country piece. Most probably the bottom drawer was used to house salt for cooking and/or expensive and imported pepper; the other four drawers being used to hold a variety of different and imported spices – the division of some of the drawers enabling a range of different spices to be housed within the same item

Condition:

A very solidly constructed item weighing 5.8kgs unpacked

There are two circular burn marks on the top-as photographed

Lovely patina

This item displays very well

Dimensions:

Top: 37.5cms by 15cms

Height: 41cms

Depth: 15.5cms

Base: 39cms by 15.5cms

Weight (unpacked) 5.8kgs

Delivery (just to the UK mainland) will be via Royal Mail (Tracked 48hour service) but personal collection from Buntingford, East Herts (Sg9 is most welcome)

Please see my other items which are predominantly 18th and 19th century in date