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Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail
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Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail

19th century
Description

A good quality mahogany towel rail dating from the late 19th Century. It has turned supports with nicely arched tops and stands on two sleigh feet.

It is in good condition with a lovely rich colour and patina. There have been a couple of old repairs but nothing untoward and it is strong and sturdy. There are a few minor knocks and marks and signs of age and use but no major damages and nothing detrimental. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail to the Victorian era.

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SA1238444
Description
A good quality mahogany towel rail dating from the late 19th Century. It has turned supports with nicely arched tops and stands on two sleigh feet.

It is in good condition with a lovely rich colour and patina. There have been a couple of old repairs but nothing untoward and it is strong and sturdy.

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There are a few minor knocks and marks and signs of age and use but no major damages and nothing detrimental.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

fig 1. A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238444
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet.

Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail

Archive II A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet. View II
Archive III A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet. View III
Archive IV A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet. View IV
Archive V A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet. View V
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TQ13 7QJ
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet.
Victorian Mahogany Towel Rail
Ref: SA1238444
A freestanding Victorian mahogany towel rail featuring arched top cresting, turned upright supports, four horizontal bars, and shaped trestle feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTowel Rails
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Reddish Brown
  • MotifsTurned uprights, Arched cresting, Trestle base, Horizontal cross rails
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Freestanding wooden towel horses were introduced in nineteenth-century homes before fitted plumbing and heated radiators became standard. Positioned near washstands or fireplaces in bedrooms and dressing rooms, they served to hold and dry personal linens.

Victorian towel rails were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak. The structural joints were formed using mortise and tenon joinery, while the horizontal crossbars and upright supports were shaped on a wood lathe.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-turned upright supports, natural wear along the foot rails, and aged patina in the wood grain. Constructive details like hand-fitted peg joints and original french polish finishes distinguish genuine antiques from modern reproductions.

An antique towel rail functions well in modern spaces when placed at the foot of a bed or in a guest room to drape quilts and blankets. Alternatively, it can be styled in a bathroom to display folded linen towels.

Apply a natural beeswax polish periodically along the wooden rails to protect the timber finish. Ensure modern wet towels are not left soaking on raw french polish surfaces to prevent moisture marking.
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