Scottish Mahogany Linen Press

19th century

Sold by Athey Antiques

Description

Very handsome Scottish mahogany linen press with flared cornice over panelled doors opening to interior fitted with two slide out trays ( can be converted to accommodate hanging rail ) , standing on base with reeded columns, large central ' hat drawer ' flanked by one deep and two small drawers with two further large drawers below, standing on plinth base.

with normal wear and tear commensurate with age and use i.e. scuffs / marks , veneer 'nibbles ' and a shrinkage split to one side as is common with pieces of such age but absolutely nothing to detract from the appearance or functionality of this wonderfully handsome press which is a great colour in lovely figured flame mahogany and is definitely done justice by the photographs.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 83" 211 cm

width 53" 135 cm

depth 25" 64 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

211cm (83.07")

Width

135cm (53.15")

Depth

64cm (25.20")

Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA521922

Dealers Internal Reference

ath2394

Description

fig 1. Scottish mahogany linen press — fig 1. Scottish Mahogany Linen Press

with normal wear and tear commensurate with age and use i.e. scuffs / marks , veneer 'nibbles ' and a shrinkage split to one side as is common with pieces of such age but absolutely nothing to detract from the appearance or functionality of this wonderfully handsome press which is a great colour in lovely figured flame mahogany and is definitely done justice by the photographs.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 83" 211 cm

width 53" 135 cm