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Antique C.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 Rails
Prior and Willis
for sale €651     $706
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Antique C.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 Rails

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique c.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 rails

A charming c.1900 towel rail stand, with a patinated black finish. Simple and elegant, it makes a practical and decorative addition to a bedroom, bathroom, or dressing area.

Craftsmanship & Condition

Solid construction with no loose joints

Ready for immediate use

Dimensions

Width: 57cm

Depth: 25cm

Height: 83cm

Condition Report

In good antique condition, showing historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with age and functional use. Just a few historic extinct woodworm holes that have been treated for good measure.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8830

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Competitive UK & international door-to-door shipping available

A versatile antique black ebonised towel rail stand, combining practical functionality with period charm and character.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Ebonised Wooden Towel Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178514
Dealers Internal Reference
8830
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique c.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 rails

A charming c.1900 towel rail stand, with a patinated black finish.

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Simple and elegant, it makes a practical and decorative addition to a bedroom, bathroom, or dressing area.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet.
fig 1. Antique C.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 Rails

Craftsmanship & Condition

Solid construction with no loose joints

Ready for immediate use

Dimensions

Width: 57cm

Depth: 25cm

Height: 83cm

Condition Report

In good antique condition, showing historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with age and functional use. Just a few historic extinct woodworm holes that have been treated for good measure.

fig 2. A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet.
fig 2. Antique C.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 Rails

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8830

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK & international door-to-door shipping available

A versatile antique black ebonised towel rail stand, combining practical functionality with period charm and character.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Ebonised Wooden Towel Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178514
Dealers Internal Ref
8830
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet.
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Archive I A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet.

Antique c.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 rails

Archive II A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet. View II
Archive III A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet. View III
Archive IV A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet. View IV
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet.
Antique c.1900 Black Ebonised Towel Stand – 5 rails
Ref: SA1178514
A freestanding ebonised black wooden towel stand featuring five horizontal rails, turned side posts, decorative finials, and carved trestle feet.
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An ebonised towel stand is a freestanding wooden frame designed to hold towels or linens, finished with a dark stain or paint formulated to imitate ebony timber. Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, these items provided mobile drying space in bedrooms and washrooms prior to fitted indoor plumbing.

Antique towel rails were constructed primarily from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or beech, as well as softwoods like pine. These pieces frequently featured turned wooden spindles, traditional joinery techniques, and ebonised, stained, or polished wax finishes.

Authentic period examples display natural wear to the ebonised surface where underlying timber shows through at high-contact areas. Look for hand-turned upright posts, traditional mortise and tenon joinery without modern steel fixings, and genuine surface patina.

An ebonised towel stand functions effectively in modern bathrooms, guest bedrooms, or dressing spaces for displaying textiles and throws. The dark silhouette creates contrast against pale backdrop walls or tiled surfaces while offering vertical storage.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth to protect the original surface finish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, prolonged contact with wet linens, or placement directly alongside high-heat sources that may dry out the timber.
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