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Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe
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Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe

19th century
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Outstanding quality large Victorian antique figured mahogany four door wardrobe having two moulded cornices and a figured mahogany pediment to the centre, two figured mahogany panelled doors below opening to reveal three storage shelves flanked by a pair of figured mahogany doors. These doors open to reveal hanging compartments above three mahogany drawers with original turned mahogany handles standing on a plinth base

An exceptional example of the Victorian period boasting a marvellous colour and of desirable proportions

Dimensions:

Height 203.5 cm (80.12 in)

Width 260 cm (102.36 in)

Depth 66 cm (25.98 in)

1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
203.5cm (80.12")
Width
260cm (102.36")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234809
Dealers Internal Reference
2407
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Outstanding quality large Victorian antique figured mahogany four door wardrobe having two moulded cornices and a figured mahogany pediment to the centre, two figured mahogany panelled doors below opening to reveal three storage shelves flanked by a pair of figured mahogany doors.
These doors open to reveal hanging compartments above three mahogany drawers with original turned mahogany handles standing on a plinth base.
London City Antiques

An exceptional example of the Victorian period boasting a marvellous colour and of desirable proportions

Dimensions:

Height 203.5 cm (80.12 in)

Width 260 cm (102.36 in)

Depth 66 cm (25.98 in)

1860

Height
203.5cm (80.12")
Width
260cm (102.36")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234809
Dealers Internal Ref
2407
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A large Victorian breakfront mahogany four-door wardrobe featuring figured wood veneer panels and lower base drawers.
Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian breakfront wardrobe is a large nineteenth-century storage cabinet where the central section projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. This architectural design provides distinct compartments for hanging clothes, linen storage, and drawer space within a single grand unit.

Victorian wardrobes were constructed with solid pine or oak carcases covered in flame or figured mahogany veneers. Structural elements often feature dovetailed drawer joints, solid mahogany mouldings, and hand-turned wooden drawer handles.

Authentic nineteenth-century wardrobes show signs of traditional cabinetmaking, including hand-sawn timber backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, and original brass locks or latches. The presence of book-matched figured mahogany veneers across the door panels is also characteristic of period pieces.

A large breakfront wardrobe serves as a focal piece in a spacious bedroom or dressing room. To balance its substantial visual weight, pair it with neutral wall finishes, contemporary light fixtures, and modern soft furnishings.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent the mahogany veneer from drying out, lifting, or fading.
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