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18th Century Flamed Mahogany Channel Island Press Storage
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18th Century Flamed Mahogany Channel Island Press Storage

18th century
Description

A wonderful example of a piece of furniture made in Jersey in about 1780 using high quality flame mahogany timbers.

The press itself originally had linen shelves. These have been replaced with hanging rails and a later shelf for shoes etc.

The condition is very good. With original key.

This press breaks down into 8 pieces so is suitable for narrow doorways or stairs .

For delivery please ask for a quote .

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08757288
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Panelled pine backboards: traditional regional cabinet work of the late 18th century.
Greek key inlay beneath the cornice: neoclassical ornament from the George III period.
Thick flame mahogany veneers: natural shrinkage lines visible along the wood grain.
Pierced cast brass escutcheons: original fittings secured with slotted screws.
Splayed bracket feet: French-influenced styling typical of Channel Island furniture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108184
Description
A wonderful example of a piece of furniture made in Jersey in about 1780 using high quality flame mahogany timbers.

The press itself originally had linen shelves. These have been replaced with hanging rails and a later shelf for shoes etc.

The condition is very good. With original key.

This press breaks down into 8 pieces so is suitable for narrow doorways or stairs .

For delivery please ask for a quote .

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08757288
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Panelled pine backboards: traditional regional cabinet work of the late 18th century.
Greek key inlay beneath the cornice: neoclassical ornament from the George III period.
Thick flame mahogany veneers: natural shrinkage lines visible along the wood grain.
Pierced cast brass escutcheons: original fittings secured with slotted screws.
Splayed bracket feet: French-influenced styling typical of Channel Island furniture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108184
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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An 18th-century flame mahogany Channel Island press cupboard with double fielded panel doors, brass escutcheons, and a shaped lower apron.
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Archive I An 18th-century flame mahogany Channel Island press cupboard with double fielded panel doors, brass escutcheons, and a shaped lower apron.

18th Century Flamed Mahogany Channel Island Press Storage

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Archive IV An 18th-century flame mahogany Channel Island press cupboard with double fielded panel doors, brass escutcheons, and a shaped lower apron. View IV
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Archive VI An 18th-century flame mahogany Channel Island press cupboard with double fielded panel doors, brass escutcheons, and a shaped lower apron. View VI
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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
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Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
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An 18th-century flame mahogany Channel Island press cupboard with double fielded panel doors, brass escutcheons, and a shaped lower apron.
18th century Flamed Mahogany Channel Island Press Storage
Ref: SA1108184
An 18th-century flame mahogany Channel Island press cupboard with double fielded panel doors, brass escutcheons, and a shaped lower apron.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmoires & Wardrobes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Mahogany Brown
  • MotifsFielded panel doors, Shaped apron, Brass escutcheons, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 205 cm (81 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Georgian armoire is an 18th-century Channel Island press cupboard produced in Jersey around 1780. Constructed from warm mahogany brown flame mahogany with brass hardware, the piece presents a striking figured grain timber finish. Key visible details include a moulded cornice, double doors with multiple fielded panels, ornate pierced brass escutcheons, and a scalloped shaped lower apron standing on short bracket feet. The interior houses hanging rails and storage shelves, though the press originally contained linen shelves. Disassembling into eight components, the wardrobe measures 205 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 54 cm deep to accommodate transport through narrow access points. Positioned within a domestic interior, the wardrobe serves as a practical storage solution for clothing and textiles in a bedroom or dressing room. The substantial proportions provide ample capacity for hanging garments and footwear while maintaining traditional English country house character. The modular construction ensures straightforward assembly in challenging spaces such as period properties with restricted doorways or stairwells.

FAQs

A Channel Island press cupboard is an 18th-century storage piece originating from Guernsey or Jersey, typically characterised by a moulded cornice, fielded panel doors, and a decorative shaped apron at the base.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timber carcasses such as pine or oak, fitted together using hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joints and dovetailing.

Authenticity can be determined by examining hand-sawn tool marks on the reverse, original brass escutcheons, hand-cut dovetail construction, and age-related shrinkage across solid wood panels.

A large mahogany press functions as a central focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, offering concealed functional storage while adding dark timber tones to a modern design scheme.

Maintain mahogany timber by positioning it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year.
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