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Early 19th Century Linen Press Compendium Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London
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Early 19th Century Linen Press Compendium Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London

19th century
Sold 6 January 2026 · The Fine Art Fund
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Great quality low linen press with drawers attributed to Gillows. This one is earlier and better than they usually are, it has the right knobs, very good construction with fine dovetailed drawers and panelled doors and back, the top is a single piece of timber, they have used the best choice of mahogany all round and it is in good condition with great patina. The bolts are the earlier sort which are square in section and they retain much of the original gilt. There is writing under the two top drawers, possibly the cabinet maker's name. It is a useful size, being not to deep front to back and low enough not to crowd a bedroom, corridor or even dining room if required. Provenance from Glympton Park, Oxfordshire, circa 1820.

107cm high

198cm wide

TF020

Date of Manufacture

The Fine Art Fund has dated this Mahogany Linen Press to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
198cm (77.95")
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SA1068963
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Description
Great quality low linen press with drawers attributed to Gillows. This one is earlier and better than they usually are, it has the right knobs, very good construction with fine dovetailed drawers and panelled doors and back, the top is a single piece of timber, they have used the best choice of mahogany all round and it is in good condition with great patina.
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The bolts are the earlier sort which are square in section and they retain much of the original gilt.
The Fine Art Fund

There is writing under the two top drawers, possibly the cabinet maker's name. It is a useful size, being not to deep front to back and low enough not to crowd a bedroom, corridor or even dining room if required. Provenance from Glympton Park, Oxfordshire, circa 1820.

107cm high

198cm wide

TF020

Date of Manufacture

The Fine Art Fund has dated this Mahogany Linen Press to the Regency era.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068963
Dealers Internal Ref
TF020
The Fine Art Fund
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024

We source top quality georgian and regency fine furniture made in the united kingdom by the best cabinet makers of the time.

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press compendium featuring central panelled doors flanked by banks of graduated drawers with brass turned knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 19th Century Linen Press Compendium Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London

Archive II An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press compendium featuring central panelled doors flanked by banks of graduated drawers with brass turned knobs. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press compendium featuring central panelled doors flanked by banks of graduated drawers with brass turned knobs. View III
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Archive VI An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press compendium featuring central panelled doors flanked by banks of graduated drawers with brass turned knobs. View VI
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press compendium featuring central panelled doors flanked by banks of graduated drawers with brass turned knobs.
Early 19th Century Linen Press Compendium Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany linen press compendium featuring central panelled doors flanked by banks of graduated drawers with brass turned knobs.
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  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneers, Turned brass handles, Panelled cabinet doors, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 198 cm (78 in)

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A linen press originated as a piece of cabinetry designed specifically to store household linens flat under pressure before the widespread use of household irons, evolving into a combination wardrobe with sliding trays and hanging space by the early nineteenth century.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid timber frames with high-grade veneers such as flame mahogany or satinwood, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and secondary woods like oak or pine for internal elements.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, original brass hardware, secondary wood species, and traditional construction techniques consistent with the Georgian or Regency periods.

An antique linen press serves as a focal storage unit in a bedroom or hallway, contrasting effectively against neutral walls and modern minimalist decor to highlight its rich timber grain and architectural presence.

Maintain antique mahogany in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and heating vents to prevent timber splitting, and nourish the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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