18th Century Mahogany Linen Press

Name: 18th Century Mahogany Linen Press
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA816633
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Description

A Fantastic George III mahogany linen press. The doors are adorned with stunning foliate, pilaster and scroll moulded carvings in the rococo taste.

The interior retains its original oak-lined sliding trays.

The base offers three graduated drawers with their original brass swan neck handles.

All raised on prominent bracket feet. Great timber and colour throughout.

Circa 1760.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

A related pair of linen presses from Milton Abbey, Dorset were offered at Sotheby’s on the 18th October 1997.

That pair had similar beautiful mouldings to the doors and were formerly in the Untermeyer collection, deaccessioned from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

H: 184.5 cm (72 5/8")

W: 127 cm (50")

D: 60 cm (23 5/8")

Physical Dimensions

Height

184.5cm (72.64")

Width

127cm (50.00")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA816633

Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description

A Fantastic George III mahogany linen press.

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The doors are adorned with stunning foliate, pilaster and scroll moulded carvings in the rococo taste.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

The interior retains its original oak-lined sliding trays.

fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany Linen Press

The base offers three graduated drawers with their original brass swan neck handles.

All raised on prominent bracket feet. Great timber and colour throughout.

Circa 1760.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

fig 2. 18th Century Mahogany Linen Press

A related pair of linen presses from Milton Abbey, Dorset were offered at Sotheby’s on the 18th October 1997.

That pair had similar beautiful mouldings to the doors and were formerly in the Untermeyer collection, deaccessioned from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

H: 184.5 cm (72 5/8")

W: 127 cm (50")

D: 60 cm (23 5/8")