 | Jerry McAlpin
is President and owner of Annie's Antique Mall located at 1600 E. 61st Street North (61st street & Hydraulic) in Park City, Kansas. Annie's is the area's oldest mall, and is known by antique dealers and collectors nationwide for it's consistent high quality and selection. A dealer and avid collector, Jerry has been involved in antiques for 30 years. He can be reached by phone at Annie's Antique Mall (316)-744-1999. |
Antiques & Collectibles
2003-06-01 10:13:00
19th century cupboard
ANSWER: Corner cupboards are very practical pieces of furniture, introduced around 1750. They were made in several styles and from different woods. The "kitchen" type usually from oak or pine, and the more elaborate living or drawing room cupboards from mahogany. Oddly enough, the most sought-after are early 1800's country "federal" style cupboards from Pennsylvania, which will sell for upwards of $5,000. It's a little hard to tell from the photo, but your cupboard is probably mid to late 19th century French. Some of these will list for up to $2,000, but the size and additions to yours hurt it's value somewhat. I think a realistic value for your corner cupboard would be in the $500-$750 range.
