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Inlaid George III Linen Press
Georgian Antiques
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Inlaid George III Linen Press

18th century
Description

Circa 1800. A quality late George III mahogany inlaid two door linen press, with stylish moulded cornice with concave section, and further inlay in the frieze with a large inlaid shell in the center. Two full length doors with oval panels on the top and two banks of faux drawers beneath. The inside has uninterrupted hanging, beneath the two faux drawers is a further full-length drawer, all the drawers have cast brass oval handles with a stylish back plate, resting on stylish shaped bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Linen Press to the Georgian era.

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SA938294
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31389
Description
Circa 1800. A quality late George III mahogany inlaid two door linen press, with stylish moulded cornice with concave section, and further inlay in the frieze with a large inlaid shell in the center. Two full length doors with oval panels on the top and two banks of faux drawers beneath. The inside has uninterrupted hanging, beneath the two faux drawers is a further full-length drawer, all the drawers have cast brass oval handles with a stylish back plate, resting on stylish shaped bracket feet.
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA938294
Dealers Internal Ref
31389
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Archive I An antique George III mahogany linen press featuring oval stringing inlays on the upper double doors above five lower drawers with brass handles.

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An antique George III mahogany linen press featuring oval stringing inlays on the upper double doors above five lower drawers with brass handles.
Inlaid George III Linen Press
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An antique George III mahogany linen press featuring oval stringing inlays on the upper double doors above five lower drawers with brass handles.
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Originating in the 18th century during the reign of King George III, a linen press is a substantial piece of British storage furniture designed with a upper two-door cupboard containing slides or shelves, positioned over a lower chest of drawers.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, frequently incorporating decorative satinwood or boxwood stringing inlays alongside cast brass handles and oak or pine drawer linings.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, secondary woods such as pine or oak, hand-planed back panels, original iron locks, and period-accurate details including bracket feet and oval brass backplate handles.

Position the linen press as a focal statement piece in a primary bedroom, hallway, or dining room, pairing its rich mahogany timber against neutral paint tones or textured wallpaper to highlight its architectural proportions.

Maintain the woodwork by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and variable humidity to protect the veneer and solid timber.
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