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Mahogany Linen Press - Early 19th C. George IV Period
M Cross Antiques
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Mahogany Linen Press - Early 19th C. George IV Period

19th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
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A George IV mahogany linen press. The top section has a flame mahogany double-door front behind which it retains the original deep-press drawers. Below this, the base has two short and two long drawers, with each having brass pull handles.

The overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear.

Covered under non-transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration, no. 8XSCZKNNB (items made before March 3, 1947, containing less than 10% ivory by volume with integral ivory.)

Note to the purchaser: We will register this item for a new non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration under the new owner's name upon completion of transaction. This certificate will then remain in your name until the time you decide to sell.

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this George IV Mahogany Linen Press to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229593
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846
Dealers Notes

Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

Description
A George IV mahogany linen press.
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The top section has a flame mahogany double-door front behind which it retains the original deep-press drawers.
M Cross Antiques

Below this, the base has two short and two long drawers, with each having brass pull handles.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet.
fig 1. Mahogany Linen Press - Early 19th C. George IV Period

The overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear.

Covered under non-transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration, no. 8XSCZKNNB (items made before March 3, 1947, containing less than 10% ivory by volume with integral ivory.)

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet.
fig 2. Mahogany Linen Press - Early 19th C. George IV Period

Note to the purchaser: We will register this item for a new non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration under the new owner's name upon completion of transaction. This certificate will then remain in your name until the time you decide to sell.

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this George IV Mahogany Linen Press to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229593
Dealers Internal Ref
846
M Cross Antiques
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet.

Mahogany Linen Press - Early 19th C. George IV Period

Archive II An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet. View VI
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Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet. View VIII
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Archive X An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet. View X
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An early nineteenth-century George IV flame mahogany linen press featuring a double-door upper cupboard over a chest of drawers with bracket feet.
Mahogany Linen Press - Early 19th C. George IV Period
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Originating in the eighteenth century and refined during the George IV era, a linen press is a two-part cabinet designed for storing household linens, clothing, and textiles. The upper section traditionally housed sliding wooden trays or shelves enclosed by double doors, while the lower section provided additional storage via a chest of drawers.

Pieces from this period were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and decorated with flame mahogany veneers. Drawer linings were commonly made from oak or pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded drawer edges, and solid brass or wooden turned hardware.

Authentic items feature hand-sawn timber marks, natural age-related shrinkage in solid wood panels, hand-cut dovetails, and original lock mechanisms. The timber on George IV examples often displays rich flame or cuban mahogany grain patterns accompanied by classical architectural mouldings.

A linen press serves as a functional statement piece in a master bedroom, hallway, or dining space. Modern homes often utilize the upper section for hidden media equipment, folded knitwear, or extra tableware, blending historical craftsmanship with modern storage needs.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and retain the original patina. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near central heating radiators to prevent drying, warping, or veneer lifting.
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