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George III Mahogany Linen Press Cupboard (Attributed to Gillows)
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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George III Mahogany Linen Press Cupboard (Attributed to Gillows)

18th century
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19th Century George III, English mahogany linen press cupboard. Having a fine satinwood banding on the cornice. Below are two cupboard doors which open to reveal four original linen slides. Two drawers with brass ring pull handles in the middle and two cupboard drawers below that open to reveal and a further single linen slide. Standing on slim outswept feet on a plinth base.

Made from the finest quality veneers with the most fabulous colour right through the cupboard. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

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SA851234
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2519
Description
19th Century George III, English mahogany linen press cupboard. Having a fine satinwood banding on the cornice. Below are two cupboard doors which open to reveal four original linen slides.
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Two drawers with brass ring pull handles in the middle and two cupboard drawers below that open to reveal and a further single linen slide.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Standing on slim outswept feet on a plinth base.

Made from the finest quality veneers with the most fabulous colour right through the cupboard. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

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SA851234
Dealers Internal Ref
2519
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

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George III Mahogany Linen Press Cupboard (Attributed to Gillows)

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Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
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A George III mahogany linen press featuring flame mahogany panelled doors, brass handles, and splayed bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Linen Press Cupboard (Attributed to Gillows)
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A linen press is a substantial cabinet designed primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for storing household linens, sheets, and clothing. Constructed in two parts, the top section usually features cupboard doors enclosing sliding trays, while the lower section contains drawers or panelled doors.

Georgian linen presses were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, prized for their rich grain and durability. Secondary woods such as oak, pine, or deal were typically used for drawer linings and internal structural framing.

Authentic George III examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass backplates or drop handles, and hand-planed backboards. Flame mahogany veneers on panel doors and splayed bracket feet are also classic indicators of period craftsmanship.

A dark wood linen press serves as a dramatic grounding piece in modern bedrooms, dining areas, or entrance halls. It provides ample concealed storage for contemporary clothing, tableware, or electronics while introducing historical texture to neutral spaces.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from drying, warping, or fading.
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