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Mahogany Towel Rail Circa 1880
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Mahogany Towel Rail Circa 1880

19th century
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A mahogany towel rail circa 1880. With a double rail to the top and two lower rails and nicely turned and block uprights.

All joints are solid. A decorative and practical addition to the home.

Height - 89cm / 35"

Width - 72cm / 28"

Depth - 23cm / 9"

Declaration

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1880s.

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SA1236210
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379/57/685
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Description
A mahogany towel rail circa 1880. With a double rail to the top and two lower rails and nicely turned and block uprights.

All joints are solid. A decorative and practical addition to the home.

Height - 89cm / 35"

Width - 72cm / 28"

Depth - 23cm / 9"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236210
Dealers Internal Ref
379/57/685
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A Victorian dark mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring turned uprights with top finials, multiple horizontal bars, and carved trestle feet.
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Archive I A Victorian dark mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring turned uprights with top finials, multiple horizontal bars, and carved trestle feet.

Mahogany Towel Rail Circa 1880

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A Victorian dark mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring turned uprights with top finials, multiple horizontal bars, and carved trestle feet.
Mahogany towel rail circa 1880
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A Victorian dark mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring turned uprights with top finials, multiple horizontal bars, and carved trestle feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTowel Rails
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned finials, Trestle feet, Turned supports, Horizontal rails

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Introduced in the 19th century as essential bedroom and washroom accoutrements, freestanding towel rails were designed to air linen near fireplaces or washstands prior to the widespread adoption of modern indoor plumbing.

Victorian examples were typically constructed from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, utilising turned upright posts, mortise and tenon joinery, and heavy trestle bases to ensure balance when supporting damp textiles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-turned columns, original joint construction, subtle surface patination from age, and minor wear around the crossbars and base where damp linens rested over extended use.

Beyond bathroom placement for hanging organic linen towels, these freestanding frames function effectively in guest bedrooms for displaying quilts, throw blankets, or curated textiles.

Position the timber frame away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent joint separation or timber movement, and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically along the turned elements to protect the finish.
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