George III Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press Wardrobe

A super quality late 18th century four door fitted linen press wardrobe attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. Featuring a stepped moulded cornice and bead & reel moulding to the four panelled doors it also has a decorative horizontal reeded moulding running across the full width. The centre doors, fitted with a brass rail to the opening edge, conceal five original solid oak-lined slides whilst there are a further three short and two long drawers below, each beaded with rosewood and with turned knob handles (the slides could be removed to create a short hanging space). The two side doors conceal full length hanging space and single removeable shelf. There are brass catches and working locks to each door and a key is supplied for the doors.

This super wardrobe has beautifully figured flame mahogany veneers which have faded over the years giving a lovely mellowed patina. There is a graze above the left door arch and wear/dents to the polish from the doors being closed with the locks out. The bottom right corner of the plinth has lost some veneer.

Please feel free to ask for more photos.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 96in/8ft (243cm)

Depth - 24 1/2in (62cm)

Height - 96 1/2in/8ft (245cm)

The internal sizes are approximately:

Top centre section - 46in wide x 20 1/4in deep x 53 3/4in high (117cm x 51.5cm x 136.5cm)

Side sections - 20 1/2in wide x 17 1/4in deep x 78 3/4in* high (52cm x 43.8cm x 200cm) *height without shelf

For moving this item divides into seven sections (three sections of cornice, plinth, two side sections, and centre section).

Ref: 0436

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £120.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.