A Fine Victorian Linen Press

19th century

Sold by Waterfall Antiques

Description

A fine example of a 19th century linen press in mahogany. It is of exceptionally elegant proportions having a low waist with tall slim doors above. The plain-moulded protruding cornice surmounts a linen press top section having a full complement of pull-out slides. These can be taken out and stored, and a brass clothes rail fitted; this compartment has a total internal height of 1085mm. All of the drawers are lined in solid mahogany and they retain their original turned knob handles. There is a working door key to the original gilt-brass lock. This superb gentleman's wardrobe is English, and it dates from c.1850s.

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Width including cornice 48” (1220mm)

Height “ “ 81” (2055mm)

Depth “ “ 22 1/2” (570mm)

Width excluding cornice 45” (1140mm)

Depth “ “ 20 3/4” (525mm)

Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA290994

Dealers Internal Reference

K224

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine example of a 19th century linen press in mahogany. It is of exceptionally elegant proportions having a low waist with tall slim doors above.

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The plain-moulded protruding cornice surmounts a linen press top section having a full complement of pull-out slides.

Waterfall Antiques

These can be taken out and stored, and a brass clothes rail fitted; this compartment has a total internal height of 1085mm. All of the drawers are lined in solid mahogany and they retain their original turned knob handles. There is a working door key to the original gilt-brass lock. This superb gentleman's wardrobe is English, and it dates from c.1850s.