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ANTIQUE #SA506087
a superb george iii mahogany press or estate cabinet - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE CUPBOARDS - DATED 18TH CENTURY
 

A Superb George III Mahogany Press Or Estate Cabinet.

£2,745    $3,719    €3,234
A superb George III mahogany press or estate cabinet of beautiful small proportions.
 
With the unusual feature of the doors locking at 90 degrees by means of original metalwork, this enables the slides to be fully withdrawn outside of the cabinet whilst contained within the doors.
 
The feature and also the lack of the front edge on the slides leads me to beleave this was designed to store maps or other documents as it allows easy access in good to inspect them.
 
Could equally be used today for linen or in the dining room.
 
The base with twin doors opening to reveal wonderfully fine oak lined drawers.
 
I think they perhaps housed some sort of collection.
 
Of superb colour & patination.
 
 
I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.
 
I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.
 
As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restorat...
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Antique SA506087 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Specialist in the care, conservation & restoration of fine period furniture.
Antrim
United Kingdom
Tel: 07730 219 770
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