Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.
• Item: Linen Press
• Circa: 1820
• Period: Regency
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany & satinwood
• Protruding banded cornice
• Lovely quality flame mahogany door panels
• Satinwood cross-banded inlaid frame
• Satinwood & ebony stringing
• Two tone mahogany colour
• Original brass door strip and locking mechanism
• Four original internal oak linen slides
• Original brass key escutcheons
• Original Regency brass oval handles & back plates
• Working locks & key to door and drawers
• Hand-dovetailed graduated oak lined drawers
• Original backboards
• Original splayed Regency feet
• Fantastic solid construction
• Original polish & patination
• Classic Regency styling
• Splits into 3 sections – easy access into rooms
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a stunning quality antique English Regency linen press, constructed from top quality flame mahogany, satinwood and ebony, circa 1820, in good original condition. The top section supports a drop down (detachable) protruding banded cornice, above two exquisite flame mahogany doors, with inset rectangular panels, decorated with satinwood cross-banding, flanked by further satinwood & ebony string inlay. The left door retains its original brass strip (a sign of quality) and brass locking mechanism. The right-hand door features a working lever lock (with working key). The two doors open up to reveal the original four oak sliding linen trays. Below, is a bank of graduated drawers, comprising a two-over-three configuration.
Dimensions:
Height (Top) = 111.3cm or 43?” or 3ft 7?”
Height (Base) = 84.3cm or 33¼” or 2ft 9¼”
Height (Total) = 194.2cm or 76½” or 6ft 4½”
Width (Cornice) = 122.7cm or 48?”or 4ft 0?”
Width (Base) = 123.8cm or 48¾” or 4ft 0¾”
Depth (Cornice) = 58.5cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Depth (Base) = 58.2cm or 22?” or 1ft 10?”
Condition Report:
This item is in good original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the front and sides (see photos), but nothing significant considering its age. Both doors close and lock comfortably. There are no splits to the figured mahogany doors (which is common in linen presses). The doors lock using the original brass working lever lock (with working key). The linen press retains the original oak sliding linen trays. The drawers retain their original brass handles, oval back plates, key escutcheons and original brass lever locks (with working key).
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.
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