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Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850
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Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 7 May 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique ship's wash stand. An English, mahogany drop flap nightstand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Fascinating example of maritime furniture

Displays a desirable aged patina with original marks commensurate with age and use

Select stocks shows fine russet hues and grain interest throughout

Associated ceramic wash bowl and commemorative cup in good order

Near square in proportion, extending flaps held stay with flying arm supports

Lift-up top concertinas at the middle, folding into a low back rest

Bowl and cup recess set neatly into the space beneath

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon - untested, key absent

Arranged as a small cupboard with two drawers, each dressed with circular brass pulls

The taller, narrow candle box sits above a shallower, full-width towel drawer

Standing upon a quartet of gently tapered baluster legs with cylinder feet

This is a charming antique ship's wash stand, proudly displaying over a century of graceful patination. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for use.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 48cm (19'')

Max Height: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Extended Width: 86.5cm (34'')

Extended Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Extended Height: 91.5cm (36'')

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Our Ref: 18.7926

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Wash Stand to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA882787
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7926
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Description
This is an antique ship's wash stand. An English, mahogany drop flap nightstand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Fascinating example of maritime furniture

Displays a desirable aged patina with original marks commensurate with age and use

fig 1. An antique wooden ships wash stand featuring drop flaps, brass knobs, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

Select stocks shows fine russet hues and grain interest throughout

Associated ceramic wash bowl and commemorative cup in good order

Near square in proportion, extending flaps held stay with flying arm supports

fig 2. An antique wooden ships wash stand featuring drop flaps, brass knobs, and turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

Lift-up top concertinas at the middle, folding into a low back rest

Bowl and cup recess set neatly into the space beneath

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon - untested, key absent

Arranged as a small cupboard with two drawers, each dressed with circular brass pulls

fig 3. An antique wooden ships wash stand featuring drop flaps, brass knobs, and turned legs.
fig 3. Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

The taller, narrow candle box sits above a shallower, full-width towel drawer

Standing upon a quartet of gently tapered baluster legs with cylinder feet

“
This is a charming antique ship's wash stand, proudly displaying over a century of graceful patination.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for use.

fig 4. An antique wooden ships wash stand featuring drop flaps, brass knobs, and turned legs.
fig 4. Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 48cm (19'')

Max Height: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Extended Width: 86.5cm (34'')

Extended Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Extended Height: 91.5cm (36'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. An antique wooden ships wash stand featuring drop flaps, brass knobs, and turned legs.
fig 5. Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7926

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Wash Stand to the 1850s.

Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA882787
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7926
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An antique wooden ships wash stand featuring drop flaps, brass knobs, and turned legs.
Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850
Ref: SA882787
An antique wooden ships wash stand featuring drop flaps, brass knobs, and turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNightstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop flaps, Turned legs, Brass hardware, Enclosed cabinet doors
  • SizeH 71.5 cm (28 in) x W 50.5 cm (20 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A ships wash stand is a compact, multi-functional piece of furniture historically used in maritime cabins during the 19th century, designed with folding leaves and enclosed compartments to save space.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring brass fittings and hardware to withstand maritime conditions.

Authenticity is generally determined by period-appropriate construction methods, hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional patina, original brass hardware, and signs of age-consistent wear.

Such a versatile piece functions effectively as a bedside table or a compact side cabinet, adding historical contrast and warmth to modern minimalist or eclectic rooms.

Preservation involves keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate natural waxes to maintain the finish.
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