Object Description
18th century antique breakfront wardrobe and linen press. This is an especially fine example of 18th century craftmanship, all the elements are there, fine timbers, precise construction, crossbanding, stringing, dovetails, tenon joints and best quality handles and locks. The timber is fine figured mahogany with crossbanding made of king wood and box and ebony stringing. The interior is fitted out with full length hanging space either side with a single drawer in each side. The centre section has five linen slides over two small and two large clothes drawers. This is an extremely fine quality piece of furniture made of the best materials during the finest period of English cabinet making.
This piece of furniture has been photographed here before restoration, which is included in the purchase price.
English circa 1790 £6,800
213cm / 7′ / 84″ high
66cm / 26″ deep max
226cm / 89″ wide