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court cupboard

Illustration — British court cupboard circa 1585, The Metropolitan Museum of Art A court cupboard is a type of sideboard with three tiers used to store plates and platters. It was popular in the 16th and first three quarters of the 17th century in Northern Europe.

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court cupboard

British; Court cupboard; Woodwork-Furniture

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Illustration — British court cupboard circa 1585, The Metropolitan Museum of Art A court cupboard is a type of sideboard with three tiers used to store plates and platters. It was popular in the 16th and first three quarters of the 17th century in Northern Europe.

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