Early 20th Century Pitch Pine Cupboard

A good rustic pitch pine cupboard, this will look wonderful in a country farmhouse kitchen, although it was originally made as furniture for a school. It is a useful shallow size to fit into a limited space, providing extra storage for food, utensils or crockery. - Maker's label for the North of England School Furnishing Company, formed in Darlington in the 1860s. - Planked panelled doors. - One fixed shelf in each side, giving 4 storage sections. - Plinth base. - Doors are push fit, no key being available for the locks which are present. In good sturdy condition showing wear consistent with age and use. There are two rectangular holes cut into the back of the left side, and a smaller hole in the left side itself, possibly to introduce pipework or wiring at some point. The right side has a brass inlaid keyhole, but the brass is missing from the left side. Date: Circa 1900 Material: Pitch Pine Origin: England Height – 85 cm Width – 127 cm Depth – 36 cm Newark Antiques & Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark NG24 1BX. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.00 Sat & Sun 10.00 - 16.00