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A Provincial George III Linen Press with Screw Mechanism
Rob Hall Antiques
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A Provincial George III Linen Press with Screw Mechanism

18th century
Description

A provincial George III oak and pine linen press with original blue lining paper to the drawer. As a functional piece this was used, before the days of electric irons, to flatten linen. These sometimes were combined with full size chest of drawers to maximise space. The fact this was a dedicated and lockable piece, suggest possibly a piece from a larger house, possibly an estate made 'below stairs' piece.

With honest restoration to some struts and two feet tipped (the pine would be affected more easily by washing the flagstone floors it undoubtedly sat on). Signs of historic worm, treated, commensurate with age and use.

Measuring: Height (unextended) 119 cm, depth 49 cm, 84 cm approx

British, 1780-1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this George III Linen Press to the Georgian era.

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SA1206322
Description
A provincial George III oak and pine linen press with original blue lining paper to the drawer. As a functional piece this was used, before the days of electric irons, to flatten linen. These sometimes were combined with full size chest of drawers to maximise space.
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The fact this was a dedicated and lockable piece, suggest possibly a piece from a larger house, possibly an estate made 'below stairs' piece.
Rob Hall Antiques
fig 1. A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs.
fig 1. A Provincial George III Linen Press with Screw Mechanism

With honest restoration to some struts and two feet tipped (the pine would be affected more easily by washing the flagstone floors it undoubtedly sat on). Signs of historic worm, treated, commensurate with age and use.

Measuring: Height (unextended) 119 cm, depth 49 cm, 84 cm approx

British, 1780-1820

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this George III Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206322
Rob Hall Antiques
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Archive I A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs.

A PROVINCIAL GEORGE III LINEN PRESS WITH SCREW MECHANISM

Archive II A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View II
Archive III A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View III
Archive IV A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View IV
Archive V A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View V
Archive VI A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View VI
Archive VII A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View VII
Archive VIII A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View VIII
Archive IX A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View IX
Archive X A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs. View X
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A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs.
A PROVINCIAL GEORGE III LINEN PRESS WITH SCREW MECHANISM
Ref: SA1206322
A George III provincial dark wood linen press with a turned screw mechanism mounted above a single drawer base on square legs.
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A George III provincial linen press is an 18th-century functional piece of furniture crafted outside major urban cabinetmaking centres. It features a hand-turned wooden screw mechanism designed to compress and press household linens flat before storage.

These items were predominantly constructed from durable native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or fruitwood, selected for their structural strength. Secondary elements often included pine drawer linings and hand-forged brass handles.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-turned wooden thread screws, and natural wear around the pressure block. The timber typically exhibits historical patination, irregular hand-planed surfaces, and original iron or brass hardware fittings.

A provincial press functions well as a focal statement piece in an entryway, hallway, or living room, offering lower drawer storage alongside historical architectural character. The open framework above the drawer can display sculptural objects or books.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax to protect the timber finish. The wooden screw thread should be kept clean and lightly lubricated with dry wax to prevent binding or cracking over time.
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