Norfolk VA # 148
American mahogany linen press with carved molded edge top, upper case flanking book matched doors, fitted interior shelving with drawers, and original brasses. Lower case has four graduated drawers with the original wooden knobs, carved side columns consisting of pineapple, basket weave, and acanthus motif, and terminating on on original lions paw feet. Secondary wood consist of poplar throughout. Norfolk, VA. Early 19th Century.
$ 28,000 Retail
OF THE PERIOD: American Empire
PLACE OF ORIGIN: United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1820
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Cast Brass, Hand-Carved Mahogany, Hand-Carved Poplar
MATERIALS NOTES: Mahogany exterior and Tulip Poplar interior
CONDITION: Excellent
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 7 ft. 3.8 in. (223 cm)
WIDTH: 47 in. (119 cm)
DEPTH: 20.75 in. (53 cm)
Golden & Associates Antiques
206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-8886
Reference Number: # 148