Description
Dutch Yew Wood linen press with an upper case paladian acanthus cornice, centered urn with laurel wreath, dental molding, over flanking floral carved doors concealing a fitted interior shelving and three drawers. Press has a lower Bombay three drawer case with the original brasses, a centered floral ribbon medallion, and terminating with a carved scalloped skirt on splayed feet. Mid-late 18th century.
$ 38,000 Retail
OF THE PERIOD: Dutch Colonial
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Netherlands
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1760
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Hand-Carved Yew, Cast Brass
CONDITION: Excellent
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 101 in. (257 cm)
WIDTH: 65.75 in. (167 cm)
DEPTH: 25 in. (63 cm)
Golden & Associates Antiques
206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401
Reference Number: # 4070