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George 111 Mahogany Narrow Linen Press
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George 111 Mahogany Narrow Linen Press

18th century
Sold 3 September 2024 · E W Cousins and Son
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George 111 Mahogany Narrow Linen Press. The arched surmount having crossbanded edge with outline double stringing. The flanking blocks having cross banded edges to bot sides. This sitting on a moulded stepped cornice with a bottom moulded edge. The pair of doors with cross veneered frames with boxwood outline stringing the inset panels having ebonised thumb moulded frames and cross banded edges with double strung outline stringing. The interior having 5 pine lined sliding trays with mahogany fronts. The base having reeded moulded top edge over 3 pine lined long drawers again with crossbanded edges and double stringing having replaced brass drop ring handles. All on bracket feet with shaped apron.

Dimensions:

34" wide

20" deep

87" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA955196
Dealers Internal Reference
9293
Description
George 111 Mahogany Narrow Linen Press. The arched surmount having crossbanded edge with outline double stringing. The flanking blocks having cross banded edges to bot sides. This sitting on a moulded stepped cornice with a bottom moulded edge.
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The pair of doors with cross veneered frames with boxwood outline stringing the inset panels having ebonised thumb moulded frames and cross banded edges with double strung outline stringing.
E W Cousins and Son

The interior having 5 pine lined sliding trays with mahogany fronts. The base having reeded moulded top edge over 3 pine lined long drawers again with crossbanded edges and double stringing having replaced brass drop ring handles. All on bracket feet with shaped apron.

Dimensions:

34" wide

20" deep

87" high

Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA955196
Dealers Internal Ref
9293
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George 111 Mahogany Narrow Linen Press

Archive II An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. View II
Archive III An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. View III
Archive IV An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. View IV
Archive V An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. View V
Archive VI An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. View VI
Archive VII An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls. View VII
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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E W Cousins and Son
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Location: 27 High Street, Ixworth, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ, United Kingdom
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An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls.
George 111 Mahogany Narrow Linen Press
Ref: SA955196
An upright Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a breakarch pediment above panelled double doors and a base section with three graduated drawers fitted with circular metal pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Oak, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakarch pediment, Panelled cabinet doors, Graduated drawers, Circular drawer pulls
  • SizeH 221 cm (87 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, hand-turned fixtures, original brass hardware, and the presence of genuine period patination and oxidisation on the wood.

A classic wooden press functions effectively as a focal storage piece in a bedroom or hallway, where its rich wood grain contrasts against neutral walls and minimalist modern decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, occasionally treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and maintain its natural lustre.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid timber frames with figured mahogany veneers, frequently complemented by secondary woods such as oak or pine for drawer linings and internal shelving.

The George III period spans from 1760 to 1820, a time when British cabinet-making reached exceptional standards of craftsmanship, incorporating influences from Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton.
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