Summary:
• Item: Linen Press
• Circa: 1820
• Period: Regency
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany & satinwood
• Protruding banded cornice
• Lovely quality flame mahogany oval door panels
• Mahogany cross-banded inlaid frame
• Satinwood stringing
• Two tone mahogany colour
• Original brass door strip and locking mechanism
• Internal hanging pole
• Original brass key escutcheons
• Period replacement Regency brass oval handles & back plates
• Working locks & key to door and drawers
• Hand-dovetailed graduated oak lined drawers
• Original backboards
• Original splayed Regency feet
• Fantastic solid construction
• Original polish & patination
• Classic Regency styling
• Splits into 2 sections – easy access into rooms
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a stunning quality antique English Regency Georgian wardrobe / linen press, constructed from top quality flame mahogany, satinwood and ebony, circa 1820, in good original condition. The top section supports a drop down (detachable) protruding banded cornice, above two exquisite flame mahogany doors, decorated with exquisite quality diagonal mirror matched veneers encompassing inset oval panels, decorated with satinwood cross-banding, flanked by further satinwood & ebony string inlay. The right door retains its original brass strip (a sign of quality) and brass locking mechanism. The right-hand door features the original working lever lock (with working key). The two doors open up to reveal an open storage area, fitted with a hanging pole, for coat hangers. Below, is a bank of graduated drawers, comprising a two-over-three configuration. The drawers are constructed with fine hand dovetail joints; the drawer linings and bottoms are constructed from solid mahogany. The drawer fronts feature period replacement Regency brass oval handles & back plates. The key escutcheons, along with the original brass lever locks (with working key) are all original. The drawer fronts are decorated with mahogany cross-banding and cock-beading.
The linen press is raised on its original splayed feet (which is rare to see, as these are usually replaced with changing fashions or get damaged over time) and is adorned with an elegant ebonized fleur-di-lis motif. The linen press also features the original backboards. The linen press dismantles into two sections (top and base) allowing easy access up the staircase into the bedroom.
This is a sought-after linen press due to its quality construction using fine quality flame mahogany timbers (at this time, England was importing top quality mahogany timbers from the colonies). The linen press is designed in the classic Regency style, with simple, pronounced clean lines and a focus on symmetry. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This Georgian mahogany wardrobe is an excellent investment but also very practical for storage and would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This item would certainly grace any home. So, don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height (Top) = 108cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
Height (Base) =102cm or 40⅛” or 3ft 4⅛”
Height (Total) = 209.2cm or 82⅜” or 6ft 10⅜”
Width (Cornice) = 126.5cm or 49¾” or 4ft 1¾”
Width (Base) = 124.6cm or 49⅜” or 4ft 1⅜”
Depth (Cornice) = 54.6cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Depth (Base) = 53.5cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
The above height dimensions relate to when the top and base are separated. The “total” height is the measurement you require when measuring to make sure it is the correct height for the room.
Hanging Cupboard internal dimensions:
Height = 104.5cm or 41⅛” or 3ft 5⅛”
Hanging Height from Rail = 96cm or 37¾” or 3ft 1¾”
Width = 113.4cm or 44⅝” or 3ft 8⅝”
Depth = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Condition Report:
This Georgian mahogany wardrobe is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the front and sides (see photos), but nothing significant considering its age. Both doors close and lock comfortably. There are no splits to the flame mahogany doors (which is common in linen presses). The doors lock using the original brass working lever lock (with working key). The drawer fronts are decorated with old period replacement Regency brass oval handles & back plates. The key escutcheons, along with the original brass lever locks (with working key) are all original. The press is raised on its original top-quality splayed feet (which is rare to see, as these are usually replaced with changing fashions or get damaged over time). The linen press also features the original backboards. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
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