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Inside Plas Mawr.. The Hall.... The Wynn Cupboard.
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I do have a closer up version of this but it cuts off the top part so posting this one first. This is an accurate replica of The Wynn Cupboard. The original was made for Robert Wynn's father around 1545 locally. It stood in the Wynns family home ( Gwydir Castle) until 1921. The emblams on the front are the Wynn family crests and heraldic devices, which can also be seen through out Plas Mawr in the plasterwork. The family plate, best silver, and linin would have been stored in the cupboards and drawers. In 1921 it was sold to american William Randolph Hearts, then it was sold to scottish ship owner Sir William Burrell who died in 1958. The Wynn Cupboard is now in the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. Now Ladies and Gentleman we will pass through the door to the left of the cupboard and into the kitchen.

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::0930_23
03/27/08 2:54 AM GMT
Great informative post. You are an excellent guide. I love the looks of this cabinet even though it's a replica. They don't make things like that anymore that would last for 463 years. Just imagine. Good post Jo.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
.89037
03/27/08 5:30 AM GMT
thanks for this wonderful visit!..I agree with Tick:you are an excellent guide and this photo is very nice!
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Adriana....:)
::LynEve
03/27/08 1:43 PM GMT
It is a wonderful piece of furniture - well shot Jo and thanks for that very interesting information about it.

If Plas Mawr are looking for a competant guide - your're their girl!!
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
::phasmid
03/27/08 4:02 PM GMT
I think it's a shame that the original can't be restored to its home, but this is a beautiful replica, and I've been enjoying this tour on the sidelines.

:)PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
::braces
03/28/08 12:35 AM GMT
Another great part of the tour. You don't get furniture like this in IKEA do you?
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If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. G. K. Chesterton. If you would like to see this sentiment in action please look at My Gallery
.sahadk
03/28/08 1:06 AM GMT
Very nice presentation,beautiful image and
wonderful story too!
Nice job.
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