Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
This is an exhibition quality antique English large Victorian Maple & Co. wardrobe, constructed from olive wood, inspired by the aesthetic movement, comprising a bow-front centre, flanked by two full-length mirrored doors, decorated with stunning carved detail, circa 1880, in excellent original condition. This Victorian wardrobe was retailed and sold by Maple & Co. of London.
The carved pelmet rail runs the full length of the wardrobe. Please note, the pelmet is detachable and can be removed, if the ceiling height in the room is too restrictive.
The central section of the Victorian Maple & Co. wardrobe is constructed with two small bow-front doors, decorated with four fine floral carved panels, on a punch work background, set within a moulded frame. The doors open to reveal three sliding mahogany-linen linen trays. Below, is a bank of five graduated drawers, finished with chamfered drawer fronts which are constructed with solid mahogany hand-dovetail drawer linings. The doors and drawer fronts retain the original top-quality solid brass handles, bass lever locks and a working key.
The central bow front section is flanked by two full length arch bevel mirror doors, which open to reveal a full-length hanging space. The doors retain the original brass lockable stays on the inside. The interior comprises a single storage shelf above a brass hanging rail, fitted with the original sliding brass hooks, with additional hanging hooks on the back wall.
The Victorian Maple & Co. wardrobe is raised on its original moulded plinth and retains its original backboards. The wardrobe dismantles into five sections (cornice, top, door and base), allowing easy access up the staircase into the bedroom.
This Victorian Maple & Co. wardrobe boasts exquisite grain configuration to the olive wood. The quality of the carvings is first class and the general construction of this armoire reflects the finest examples of Victorian craftsmanship. It is also very rate to find such large items made from olive wood (it was usually small tables or boxes) as this was a very expensive material. This truly is an exhibition piece, used to demonstrate the finest quality of Maple & Co. furniture.
External Dimensions:
Height (Including Pelmet) = 258cm / 10” / 8ft 5”
Height (Excluding Pelmet) = 217cm / 85” / 7ft 1”
Width (Cornice) = 233.6cm / 92”/ 7ft 8”
Width (Plinth) = 226.5cm / 88” / 7ft 4”
Depth = 76.5cm / 30” / 2ft 6”
Condition Report:
Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame, but nothing significant considering its age. The wardrobe has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard. The doors and drawers all close comfortably. All the original drawer and door locks are present (including a working key) with the original brass handles and escutcheons. The wardrobe doors retain the original bevel glass, which show minor signs of foxing is certain places. All internal drawers and linen slides are present.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Antique English Victorian Aesthetic Maple & Co. Olive Wood Wardrobe Armoire Linen Press Compactum (Circa 1880)
