Buffet, bar or what.

I’ve had this piece for years, one of those “passed down” pieces. Now I’m trying to find out what it really is. I’ve used it as a type of buffet, but it was suggested to me that it might be from an old English bar. It is 55” wide, 54 1/2” tall, all drawers dovetailed, no markings I can find.Any info would be appreciated. This is a piece I’ve loved having but must let go of and want to pass accurate info along as I try to sell it. Thanks in advance.

 

Hello, it's a reproduction of a "Court Cupboard", popular in the 16th-17th centuries in USA & UK.

 

Here are a few similar form period cupboards, 1680s, 2 American and 1 English



English example

 

English oak sideboard circa 1930. (Obviously with court cupboard influence )

 

Unfortunately, if Brad is correct on the date & I think he is, don't expect a lot when you try to sell.
Here is one in my part of the country that sold last year for $350. I am surprised they got that much to be honest, it does have a lot of carving though so that may have helped it.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/533722860/

Antique 1930s Heavily Carved Oak Court Cupboard

 

Although the above form was the preferred style in court cupboards, a 2 section cupboard with top portion an enclosed cabinet with oblique sides, there were other styles.
Some had an open tier on the top or bottom sections or sometimes more rarely, both sections with open tiers.
This cupboard below has an open tier on the top section and might be the earliest known American court cupboard. It has a room all it's own at MESDA as it is the jewel of their collection furniture wise, incredible survivor. I examined this cupboard once and was surprised how small it is in person, 50 inches high X 50" wide.

James or York County Virginia, 1650

 

Yeah, that's the one I want!

Seems like I once saw a photo of it as found on somebody's back porch. They had no idea how valuable it was/is.

 

Yes, found in the 1920s on a back porch storing chicken feed!
Oh Dear, how the mighty have fallen!
It sits alone now in the center of its own room so it has regained its once former regal status.
If Great Chairs were a man of the house only type furniture, there is little doubt these cupboards were a Lady of the house only as well. Woe be to anyone caught messing around the Mrs cupboard!
These were status symbols in the 17th century, meant to show house visitors the owners wealth & social status in the community.

 

May have been made by a company called Priory.