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Description

Late Victorian mahogany towel rail dating from the 1890s, with shaped ends with some carved detail, plat form base and three upper rails. the rail is in good condition having been re polished.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Reference Numbers

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SA1027802

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Description

Late Victorian mahogany towel rail dating from the 1890s, with shaped ends with some carved detail, plat form base and three upper rails. the rail is in good condition having been re polished.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1027802

About the Dealer

James R Millington Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

Telephone 07787 574993

Location

Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom

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ObjectTowel Rails
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned uprights, Horizontal hanging rails, Base platform shelf
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture spans the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, encompassing various revival styles heavily influenced by industrial manufacturing capabilities, ranging from ornate carved ornamentation to functional domestic items crafted from rich timbers like mahogany and walnut.

These items were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or pine, utilizing traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-turned spindles, and secured structural rails designed to withstand daily domestic use.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate patination, hand-cut joinery details, natural timber shrinkage, and traditional finishing methods such as shellac or wax polish rather than modern synthetic lacquers.

An antique wooden towel rail can serve as a functional decorative feature in a modern bathroom or bedroom, providing practical hanging space while introducing historical texture and warmth to minimalist or neutral spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood.