Description
#32144 Very fine & impressive George III Period Linen Press, c. 1790s. A rectangular form made from ""Plum Pudding"" Mahogany. Features a two over three drawer chest base with serpentine lower apron, flared legs & brass knocker hardware. Hutch portion includes molded panel doors & opens to four large linen drawers. Drawers are crafted from solid oak with hand dovetailed construction. Purchased from an English Great House in the 1980s. Plum pudding mahogany or Acajou is a very rare form of mahogany that resembles birdseye maple with large drips, or streaks running down the board. The look resembles raisins in plum pudding. It is predominantly used in fine period furniture & joinery CONDITION Good antique condition with some age related wear & distressing. Most notably marks/ staining to the right & left lower sides of case. DIMENSIONS 22"d x 50"w x 84"h 18Th C. George Iii English Plum Pudding Mahogany Linen Press Cupboard Wardrobe
