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Large Late Victorian Ash Wood Press Wardrobe
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Large Late Victorian Ash Wood Press Wardrobe

19th century
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Large late Victorian ash wood press type wardrobe , which will split into three sections . a solid made piece with heavy brass handles / locks . With a flared top cornice , two cupboard doors below , with four fitted slide out tray shelves. The base with two short and two long drawers , the bottom drawer with a skirt front

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Ash Press Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09706726
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: traditional late Victorian cabinetmaking.
Aesthetic Movement brass ring pulls and backplates: original late 19th-century hardware.
Four slide-out tray shelves: standard linen press arrangement of the decade.
Solid ash timber with light natural figuring: popular choice for late Victorian bedrooms.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243818
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Description
Large late Victorian ash wood press type wardrobe , which will split into three sections . a solid made piece with heavy brass handles / locks . With a flared top cornice , two cupboard doors below , with four fitted slide out tray shelves. The base with two short and two long drawers , the bottom drawer with a skirt front
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Ash Press Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09706726
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: traditional late Victorian cabinetmaking.
Aesthetic Movement brass ring pulls and backplates: original late 19th-century hardware.
Four slide-out tray shelves: standard linen press arrangement of the decade.
Solid ash timber with light natural figuring: popular choice for late Victorian bedrooms.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243818
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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Archive I A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers.

Large Late Victorian Ash Wood Press Wardrobe

Archive II A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View II
Archive III A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View X
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Archive XII A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers. View XII
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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
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James R Millington Antiques
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A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers.
Large late Victorian Ash wood press wardrobe
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A late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe featuring a two-door upper cupboard section over a base with two short and two long drawers.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAsh, Brass
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsPanelled cupboard doors, Moulded top cornice, Brass drop handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 228 cm (90 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This late Victorian ash wood press wardrobe brings practical storage to a bedroom or dressing room, measuring 228 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 64 cm deep. The honey brown piece stands on a plinth base with a skirt front to the bottom drawer, carrying a flared top cornice and a two-door upper cupboard section. Four fitted slide out tray shelves sit behind the panelled cupboard doors, while the base holds two short and two long drawers fitted with heavy brass drop handles. Constructed from solid ash wood, the wardrobe separates into three sections for transport. Natural wood grain runs vertically down the cupboard doors and horizontally across the drawer fronts, complemented by polished metal hardware and locks. Clean lines define the moulded cornices and panel framing, offering a traditional aesthetic suited to period and country house interiors.

FAQs

A Victorian press wardrobe, or linen press, is a substantial piece of bedroom or utility furniture designed during the nineteenth century. It typically features a two-door upper section for folded textiles or hanging space, positioned above a chest base containing short and long drawers.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era commonly utilised hardwoods such as ash, oak, mahogany, and walnut. Interior drawer linings often incorporated secondary woods such as pine or deal, assembled using hand-cut dovetail joinery and fitted with brass handles or escutcheons.

Authentic nineteenth-century ash furniture displays distinct grain patterns with a pale to warm amber colour. Structural signs of authenticity include hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass drop-ring handles, solid timber backboards, and traditional panelled door construction.

Large timber press cupboards serve as functional storage pieces in modern bedrooms, hallways, or open-plan living areas. The natural warmth of ash wood pairs effectively with neutral wall paint, contemporary linen textiles, and minimal modern decor.

Regular maintenance involves dusting the timber surface with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. To preserve the wood grain and protective finish, apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern aerosol sprays and proximity to direct heat sources.
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