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Lot 776

George III Mahogany Linen Press

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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British, 18th century, rich brown color, dentil molded cornice over two paneled doors opening to five interior linen slides, lower case with four drawers over paneled straight bracket feet, appears to retain original locks and bail brasses, original feet and most blocking, 70 x 43-3/4 x 23 in.

Provenance: Simon Redburn Fine Arts; acquired by Colonial Williamsburg 1977; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund

Condition

good condition overall, minor losses and edge bumps at dentil molding, very slight warping to upper doors, typical edge bumps and wear with minor cracks at case sides, other scattered minor flaws

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