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George III Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press Wardrobe

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Antique Furniture Company

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 lo...
Antique SA398968 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
The Antique Furniture Company
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Tel: 01337 920027
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD