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Mid C19th Mahogany ‘Country-house’ Luggage Stand of Deep Proportions with a Raised and Raked Rear Upstand Support.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,223     $2,413
£1,900
M Lees and Sons

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Mid C19th Mahogany ‘Country-house’ Luggage Stand of Deep Proportions with a Raised and Raked Rear Upstand Support.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C19th mahogany ‘country-house’ luggage stand of deep proportions with a raised and raked rear upstand support.

The broad rectangular platform with slatted lateral luggage supports and raised on elegantly turned forelegs . The rear raked upstand with gently chamfered edges and subtle Gothic design influenced uprights, having two chamfered edge lateral bars . The rear square-section supports with a raked angle providing good stability and strength.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs , having a rich colour and patina to the original polished surface.

A practical piece of classic country-house mahogany furniture of good scale and proportions , being of the rarer form of luggage rack having a raised rear support.

H ( platform) 15”

H (back) 28”

W 27”

D 18”

England c. 1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Mahogany Luggage Stand to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09383396
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Solid mahogany with rich patina: typical mid-19th-century timber.
Baluster-turned front legs: turning profiles standard in the mid-Victorian period.
Chamfered rails with pointed finials: reflects Gothic Revival taste.
Rubbing and surface marks across the slats: honest domestic wear.

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
70cm (27.56")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197628
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 262
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C19th mahogany ‘country-house’ luggage stand of deep proportions with a raised and raked rear upstand support.
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The broad rectangular platform with slatted lateral luggage supports and raised on elegantly turned forelegs.
M Lees and Sons

. The rear raked upstand with gently chamfered edges and subtle Gothic design influenced uprights, having two chamfered edge lateral bars . The rear square-section supports with a raked angle providing good stability and strength.

fig 1. A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand.
fig 1. Mid C19th Mahogany ‘Country-house’ Luggage Stand of Deep Proportions with a Raised and Raked Rear Upstand Support.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs , having a rich colour and patina to the original polished surface.

A practical piece of classic country-house mahogany furniture of good scale and proportions , being of the rarer form of luggage rack having a raised rear support.

H ( platform) 15”

H (back) 28”

W 27”

D 18”

England c. 1850

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Mahogany Luggage Stand to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09383396
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Solid mahogany with rich patina: typical mid-19th-century timber.
Baluster-turned front legs: turning profiles standard in the mid-Victorian period.
Chamfered rails with pointed finials: reflects Gothic Revival taste.
Rubbing and surface marks across the slats: honest domestic wear.

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
70cm (27.56")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197628
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 262
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand.

Mid C19th Mahogany ‘Country-house’ Luggage Stand of Deep Proportions with a Raised and Raked Rear Upstand Support.

Archive II A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View II
Archive III A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View IX
Archive X A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View X
Archive XI A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XI
Archive XII A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XII
Archive XIII A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XIII
Archive XIV A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XIV
Archive XV A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XV
Archive XVI A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XVI
Archive XVII A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XVII
Archive XVIII A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XVIII
Archive XIX A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XIX
Archive XX A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand. View XX
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 367
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand.
Mid C19th mahogany ‘country-house’ luggage stand of deep proportions with a raised and raked rear upstand support.
Ref: SA1197628
A mid-19th century mahogany luggage stand with a slatted platform, turned front legs, and a raised raked rear upstand.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLuggage Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlatted platform, Turned front legs, Raked rear upstand, Pointed finials
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Victorian luggage stand originates from England around 1850 and is constructed from mahogany with a dark brown, polished finish. The piece takes the form of a broad rectangular platform with slatted lateral supports, resting on turned front legs and square-section rear supports. The raised, raked rear upstand features Gothic-influenced uprights with pointed finials and two horizontal bars with chamfered edges. The surfaces display a rich patina developed through age, paired with the original polished finish. Measuring 70 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, this practical piece suits placement at the foot of a bed in a bedroom or guest room for holding bags, cases, or folded textiles.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, luggage stands were introduced in country houses and hotels to support heavy travelling trunks and portmanteaux, elevating them off the floor for easy packing and unpacking.

Victorian luggage stands were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring mortise and tenon joinery alongside turned legs and slatted upper platforms.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut joinery, authentic wood shrinkage around fixings, natural patination, hand-turned front legs, and heavy solid timber construction rather than light modern veneers.

An antique luggage stand can function as a low occasional bench at the foot of a bed, a display platform for books and trays in a hallway, or functional luggage support in a guest bedroom.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiators.
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