Charleston Mahogany Linen Press
William C. Marlen, Charleston, 1811
Signed Marlen May 23d. 1811
The rectangular stepped cornice above two cabinet doors revealing interior with three adjustable shelves, above two further doors opening to one shelf, on shaped bracket feet. Height 82 1/4 inches, width 43 inches, depth 18 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Estate Antiques, Inc., Charleston
This cabinet appears in the Museum of Southern Decorative Arts' online database under ID number 22821.
Condition
Overall good condition. Minor scattered nicks, marks, scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use. The upper left cabinent door with slightly deeper scratch on edge. Interior panel of upper left door, an old replacement. Interior shelves with further scuffs and marks as to be expected with use. The lower left door with a small loss where locking mechanism fits, and lacking lower lock mechanism. The backboards with some shrinkage. The front glue blocks replaced. The upper lock with some oxidation. Lower right side of upper right cabinent with MESDA Label. With one key.Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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William C. Marlen, Charleston, 1811
Signed Marlen May 23d. 1811
The rectangular stepped cornice above two cabinet doors revealing interior with three adjustable shelves, above two further doors opening to one shelf, on shaped bracket feet. Height 82 1/4 inches, width 43 inches, depth 18 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Estate Antiques, Inc., Charleston
This cabinet appears in the Museum of Southern Decorative Arts' online database under ID number 22821.
Condition
Overall good condition. Minor scattered nicks, marks, scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use. The upper left cabinent door with slightly deeper scratch on edge. Interior panel of upper left door, an old replacement. Interior shelves with further scuffs and marks as to be expected with use. The lower left door with a small loss where locking mechanism fits, and lacking lower lock mechanism. The backboards with some shrinkage. The front glue blocks replaced. The upper lock with some oxidation. Lower right side of upper right cabinent with MESDA Label. With one key.Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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