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Antique 18th Century Period Oak Press C1780
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Antique 18th Century Period Oak Press C1780

18th century
Sold 14 March 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique 18th Century Period Oak Press and dating from around the time of George 111 c1780. Constructed from quality oak it has a moulded cornice top with Greek Key moulding and cross banded frieze with fine stringing. This is above two fielded panelled doors and to each side there are reeded architectural type columns. Internally there are two fixed shelves. The base has a moulded edge above two short drawers over three long drawers all of which are pine lined with original brass handles. It is raised on bracket feet joined by a shaped frieze. The top separates from the base for ease of transporting.

MEASURES: 83” HIGH X 20” DEEP X 44” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/078843773

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oak Press to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1001743
Dealers Internal Reference
W2990/18.7
Dealers Notes

FULL REFUND GUARANTEE

WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique 18th Century Period Oak Press and dating from around the time of George 111 c1780.
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Constructed from quality oak it has a moulded cornice top with Greek Key moulding and cross banded frieze with fine stringing.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

This is above two fielded panelled doors and to each side there are reeded architectural type columns. Internally there are two fixed shelves. The base has a moulded edge above two short drawers over three long drawers all of which are pine lined with original brass handles. It is raised on bracket feet joined by a shaped frieze. The top separates from the base for ease of transporting.

fig 1. An upright 18th century brown oak linen press featuring upper cabinet doors and a lower chest of drawers with brass hardware.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Period Oak Press C1780

MEASURES: 83” HIGH X 20” DEEP X 44” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 2. An upright 18th century brown oak linen press featuring upper cabinet doors and a lower chest of drawers with brass hardware.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Period Oak Press C1780

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/078843773

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oak Press to the Georgian era.

Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1001743
Dealers Internal Ref
W2990/18.7
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 177
Items Sold 6,495
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jul 2008
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Location: Four lane Ends Farm, Skipton Rd (A59), Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
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An upright 18th century brown oak linen press featuring upper cabinet doors and a lower chest of drawers with brass hardware.
ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY PERIOD OAK PRESS C1780
Ref: SA1001743
An upright 18th century brown oak linen press featuring upper cabinet doors and a lower chest of drawers with brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsPanelled doors, Dentil moulding, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 217 cm (85 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

During the 18th century, linen presses were crafted to store household linens flat, which prevented creasing before the widespread use of modern irons. These pieces typically combined an upper cupboard containing sliding trays with a chest of drawers beneath.

Authentic pieces from this era are constructed primarily from solid English oak, frequently featuring pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails on the drawer construction, and brass drop handles.

Authenticity is assessed through timber patination, hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetailing indicative of hand tools, and original backboards showing age-appropriate shrinkage and tool marks.

An oak press serves as a focal storage piece in a bedroom, hallway, or living room, providing textural warmth that contrasts effectively against neutral modern walls and minimalist decor.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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