Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The left door features its original brass locking mechanism (at the top and bottom of the door). The right-hand door retains its original working brass lever lock (with working key) and the original key escutcheons and hinges (on both doors). The doors open to reveal a tall hanging compartment, incorporating twin telescopic (pullout) hanging rails and other hanging hooks (please note, the telescopic rails can be replaced with a traditional single hanging rail / pole, if preferred). The floor of the top section has been removed to allow long garments, such as coats or dresses to hang without gathering on the floor.
Below, are two small dummy drawers over a large working drawer. The drawer is constructed with fine hand dovetail joints and a cock-beaded frame: including mahogany drawer linings and a pine drawer bottom. The drawer fronts feature later circular period brass handles. The press retains its original key escutcheons and original working lever locks (with key). The outer frame of the linen press is decorated with fine reeded moulding. The press is raised on its original bracket. The linen press also features the original backboards. What makes this linen press rare is its size. Linen presses are usually larger (and taller). This linen press would be ideal for a small apartment or small bedroom, where space is limited. The linen press dismantles into two sections (top and base) allowing easy access up the staircase into the bedroom. The cornice can also be unscrewed if necessary to gain access up tight stairs or through narrow doorways.
The linen press is designed in the classic Regency style, with simple, pronounced clean lines and a focus on symmetry.
External Dimensions:
Height = 179.1cm or 70½” or 5ft 10½”
External Width (cornice) = 133.6cm or 52?” or 4ft 4?”
External Depth (cornice) = 64.2cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
Condition Report:
This item is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame (see photos), but nothing significant considering its age. Both doors close and lock comfortably. There are no splits to the flame mahogany doors (which is common in linen presses). The doors lock using the original brass working lever lock (with working key). The sliding trays in the top of the press have been replaced with twin telescopic (pullout) hanging rails. Please note: these can be replaced with a traditional hanging rail, if preferred. The drawers incorporate later brass period handles. The doors and drawers retain the original brass key escutcheons and original brass lever locks (with working key). The top drawer is a dummy drawer (in order to allow long garments to hang unimpeded in the linen press). The bottom drawer slides out and closes flush to the frame. The press is raised on its original top quality bracket feet. The linen press also features the original backboards.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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