Victorian Mahogany & Pine Country House Linen Press
Stock No
1396
2020
- £895.00
- €1,044 Euro
- $1,218 US Dollar
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Item Description
A 19th Century English country house mahogany and pine linen press of excellent quality. The press sits atop an integrated two-drawer chest and retains its original maker's stamp for Johnston's, 290 Oxford Street, London. A remarkably clean, un-inked example, suggesting that this has been used as a linen-press rather than book press.
Designed for the grand country house household to press table linens and napkins, this piece combines historical utility with elegant proportions.
The top structure features a large, smoothly functioning central wooden screw mechanism surmounted by a beautifully turned acorn finial and double crossbar handle.
The press is mounted on a two-drawer base fitted with turned wooden knobs, supported by straight, square-tapered legs. Opening the interior drawer reveals the crisp original retailer/maker stamp: "FROM JOHNSTON'S 290 OXFORD ST LONDON".
Condition: Good original antique condition with age-related character, surface wear, and a well-matured patina. Structurally sound, stable, and fully functional.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Dimensions
H: 137cm W: 66cm D: 40cm
Period
Circa 1880
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7879 460591
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