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Early 19th Century Gainsford & Co Country English Faux Painted Linen Press

$7,650
£5,848.83
€6,736.67
CA$10,720
A$11,967.87
CHF 6,270.98
MX$146,498.44
NOK 79,641.54
SEK 75,091.86
DKK 50,276.48
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A most impressive large scale refined English country house faux painted pine satin birch linen press armoire (or housekeeper’s cupboard) by Gainsford & Company, London, England. Hand-crafted in London in the early 19th / possibly late 18th century, the scarce Gregorian Period two-piece antique cabinet, circa 1815, retaining the original elaborate faux marquetry hand painted red decoration and trim, with beautifully aged warm original patina, enhanced with charming antique character and distressed wear. Having a substantial hand chamfered carved, shaped, stepped molded removable cornice overlooking the oversized rectangular case upper cabinet, with two large recessed arched paneled cupboard doors adorned in intricate hand painted simulated contrasting marquetry work. The double doors open to reveal a large and spacious interior fitted with four pull-out sliding tray drawers, offering incredible storage opportunities and easy access. The lower tier simply a large chest of drawers, fitted with four deep graduated drawers, two smaller over two full width drawers for even more storage space and flexibility. The drawers feature fine quality dovetail joinery and reinforced bottom panels, accessed by elegant white porcelain knob hardware. All rising over a thick plinth base, completing the classic clean lines and imposing, unpretentious presence. Signed, stamped maker's mark to verso, "Gainsford & Co., Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, Boro, London, SE" Provenance: Acquired from the highly curated contents of antique dealers, Ed and Jane Grant, who retired after four decades in the industry. The couple supplied both their Washington metro based antique shop, Grant Antiques, and their very fine quality Connecticut showcase, E.J. Grant Antiques, with domestic and imported pieces. World travelers who especially loved European antiques, sourced their merchandise during their frequent buying trips to Europe and Asia and included purchases originating in France, the British Isles, Italy, Spain, and beyond. "We have never been content with our established route. England is our first and favorite country and furniture. Then we discovered France. Then Holland and Belgium. On to Italy, Spain, then Scandinavia and later China. As always, bits and pieces from the U.S.," explains Jane in her memoirs of their 40 years as antiques dealers. Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries, based out of Greenwich, Connecticut. The Collection of Ed & Jane Grant Antiques Auction catalog Dimensions: (approx) 83" High, 47" Wide, 22" Deep Condition: Very good original unrestored antique condition. Presents wonderfully. Strong, sturdy and structurally sound, with beautiful, elegantly aged patina over the whole. Warm, rustic, organically distressed, chippy paint finish, worn, with light scratches, checking, nicks, small losses, all wear consistent with age and use.
  • Creator:
    Gainsford and Co. (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 83 in (210.82 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good original unrestored antique condition. Presents well. Strong, sturdy, structurally sound. Nicely aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use, including scattered nicks, scratches, chippy paint losses, and typical wear. Overall outstanding.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977237294762

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