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A Very Fine Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press
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A Very Fine Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press

19th century
Description

A very fine early 19th Century well figured flame mahogany linen press of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with beautifully rich patination, grain and with delicate line throughout. The moulded and stepped cavetto pediment is raised over an elegantly simple frieze above a pair of panelled doors featuring striking line inlaid oval and rectangular panels to the central reserve, finely cast brass escutcheons, a key and which open to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. Raised above a chest base with an arrangement of two short and two long graduated drawers, all cockbeaded with finely turned pulls and brass escutcheons, terminating on elegant ogee bracket foot.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Physical Dimensions
Height
207.6cm (81.73")
Width
131.5cm (51.77")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press to the 19th Century.

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SA1226085
Dealers Internal Reference
A4096
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Description
A very fine early 19th Century well figured flame mahogany linen press of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with beautifully rich patination, grain and with delicate line throughout. The moulded and stepped cavetto pediment is raised over an elegantly simple frieze above a pair of panelled doors featuring striking line inlaid oval and rectangular panels to the central reserve, finely cast brass escutcheons, a key and which open to reveal an adjustable shelved interior.
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Raised above a chest base with an arrangement of two short and two long graduated drawers, all cockbeaded with finely turned pulls and brass escutcheons, terminating on elegant ogee bracket foot.
Yeats Country Antiques

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Height
207.6cm (81.73")
Width
131.5cm (51.77")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226085
Dealers Internal Ref
A4096
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

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An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers.

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press

Archive II An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers. View V
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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
Location
The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers.
A Very Fine Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press
Ref: SA1226085
An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press featuring oval boxwood inlay on two upper cupboard doors above a lower chest section with four drawers.
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  • ObjectLinen Presses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOval marquetry inlay, Flame mahogany veneers, Bracket feet, Boxwood stringing
  • SizeH 207.6 cm (82 in) x W 131.5 cm (52 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

This early 19th-century Georgian linen press is made from Santos mahogany, boxwood, and brass with a rich dark brown finish. The upper section consists of a moulded and stepped cavetto pediment above a pair of panelled doors featuring inlaid oval and rectangular panels in boxwood stringing, fitted with cast brass escutcheons and a key. The base contains a chest of two short and two long graduated cockbeaded drawers with finely turned pulls and brass escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. Measuring 207.6 cm high, 131.5 cm wide, and 54.5 cm deep, this grand piece serves as a traditional storage cabinet in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Its classic lines and polished timber bring refined character and ample storage capacity to traditional or transitional interior schemes.

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Developed during the eighteenth century and prominent throughout the Georgian and Regency periods, the linen press was constructed to store household linens and garments. The upper section housed sliding wooden trays, whilst the lower section provided traditional drawer storage.

Cabinetmakers utilised solid mahogany along with flame mahogany veneers, frequently accented with boxwood stringing and marquetry inlays. Construction methods featured hand-cut dovetail joints, secondary timbers such as oak or pine for internal linings, and brass hardware.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber markings, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and natural wood shrinkage or oxidisation on internal surfaces. Original lock plates, period hinges, and authentic wear patterns on the drawer runners also indicate genuine age.

A large mahogany press functions as a primary storage piece in a bedroom, hallway, or dining space when set against neutral wall colours. The dark wood tone contrasts with modern plaster textures or muted paint schemes to create visual balance.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, dry microfibre cloth to prevent abrasive build-up. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, buffing along the direction of the wood grain to maintain the traditional finish.
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