ITEM# 5087
Antique French pair provincial walnut pannetiere cupboards c1750

18th c pair of French provincial walnut pannetieres, or pantry cupboards, c1750. This is a matched pair of period eighteenth century country French cupboards in a rare form and size. The decorative panel carving on each cupboard is narrative and artistic. One features a fruit basket and a mandolin, the other features a flower basket and a drum. The urns at the base even have different handles. Each pannetiere measure 69 and one half inches high by 15 inches deep. They are each 24 and three quarter inches wide at the top molding and 21 inches at the case. Excellent condition. Some of the back boards and shelves have been replaced over the years, and some repairs have been made to the back legs and top moldings. The color of the walnut is a deep rich nut brown color which can only be found on period pieces. Pannetieres were used to store breads and other foodstuffsin the provincial kitchen. These were probably placed on either side of the hearth.

Thank you for your quick reply. I am really shocked at the price. I knew many people here wanted it, but probably figured I didn't know what I had and they wanted to buy it for nothing. I am glad I held on to it.
Thanks again!
- Ann N