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A George 3rd Mahogany Clothes Press C1800
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A George 3rd Mahogany Clothes Press C1800

18th century
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A George 3rd Mahogany clothes press and dating from around 1800. This wonderful example has a dental moulded cornice with an ebonised lip underneath. It has two doors both of which have a moulded panel with a cross banded edge and a key with a rail inside. The base is moulded around the top and it has two short over two long graduating drawers all of which are Oak lined with original Brass handles and a cross banded edge to the drawer fronts. It is moulded around the bottom and separates into three parts for ease of movement and stands on bracket feet.

Measures: Height: 83" x Depth: 23" x Internal Depth to Top: 20" x Width: 55"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. 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 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Clothes Press to the Georgian era.

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SA1211457
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W3944/3.5
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Description
A George 3rd Mahogany clothes press and dating from around 1800. This wonderful example has a dental moulded cornice with an ebonised lip underneath.
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It has two doors both of which have a moulded panel with a cross banded edge and a key with a rail inside.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

The base is moulded around the top and it has two short over two long graduating drawers all of which are Oak lined with original Brass handles and a cross banded edge to the drawer fronts. It is moulded around the bottom and separates into three parts for ease of movement and stands on bracket feet.

fig 1. A George III mahogany clothes press featuring flame mahogany panelled upper doors above a base with two short and two long drawers on bracket feet.
fig 1. A George 3rd Mahogany Clothes Press C1800

Measures: Height: 83" x Depth: 23" x Internal Depth to Top: 20" x Width: 55"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A George III mahogany clothes press featuring flame mahogany panelled upper doors above a base with two short and two long drawers on bracket feet.
fig 2. A George 3rd Mahogany Clothes Press C1800

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 07884377373

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Clothes Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211457
Dealers Internal Ref
W3944/3.5
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I A George III mahogany clothes press featuring flame mahogany panelled upper doors above a base with two short and two long drawers on bracket feet.

A GEORGE 3rd MAHOGANY CLOTHES PRESS C1800

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Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
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A George III mahogany clothes press featuring flame mahogany panelled upper doors above a base with two short and two long drawers on bracket feet.
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A Georgian clothes press, often referred to as a linen press, is a traditional two-part storage cabinet introduced in the 18th century. The upper section typically features double doors enclosing slides or shelves for folded garments, while the lower section consists of a chest of drawers.

Georgian clothes presses were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often featuring figured flame mahogany veneers on door panels. Drawer fronts usually display hand-cut dovetail joinery, solid timber linings, and original brass oval or swan-neck drop handles.

Authentic George III pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods, original brass lock plates, and natural timber shrinkage marks in the panels. The presence of slide runners inside the upper cabinet and period-correct mouldings along the cornice also signal period authenticity.

An antique mahogany press functions effectively in a master bedroom, guest room, or wide hallway as functional storage. Its rich timber tones provide visual contrast when paired with modern neutral wall colours and contemporary minimalist decor.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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