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George III Mahogany Linen Press
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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George III Mahogany Linen Press

18th century
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A superb George III Linen Press. The cornice with Greek key cut details above the solid flame mahogany doors that retain the original escutcheons with lock and key. They open to reveal 4 solid oak sliding trays. The base with 4 short and one long drawer with the original hardware and all raised on shaped bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Linen Press to the Georgian era.

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SA1228507
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2036
Description
A superb George III Linen Press.
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The cornice with Greek key cut details above the solid flame mahogany doors that retain the original escutcheons with lock and key.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

They open to reveal 4 solid oak sliding trays. The base with 4 short and one long drawer with the original hardware and all raised on shaped bracket feet.

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228507
Dealers Internal Ref
2036
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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West Yorkshire
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A George III mahogany linen press featuring a two-door upper cabinet with flame mahogany panels above a base of drawers on bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Linen Press
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A linen press is a traditional piece of storage furniture originating in the eighteenth century, designed primarily to hold household linens and folded garments. Typically featuring a two-door upper section containing sliding trays above a base of drawers, it became a staple of Georgian bedrooms and dressing rooms.

George III linen presses were constructed predominantly from flame mahogany veneers laid over oak or pine carcass wood. Solid brass hardware, such as swan-neck handles and escutcheons, along with hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, were standard hallmarks of period craftsmanship.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn timber, hand-cut dovetail joinery on drawers, and original oak or pine drawer linings. Look for natural shrinkage lines in the wood, historical wear around handle plates, and sliding timber shelves or tray runners within the upper cupboard section.

A linen press functions as a focal storage piece in a bedroom, hallway, or dining space. In contemporary settings, the upper cabinet can be repurposed as a hidden television cabinet or home bar, contrasting rich mahogany timber against muted wall finishes.

Preserve the patinated finish by applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or cracking of the timber veneers.
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