Antique Gentleman's Wardrobe, Walnut, Compactum, Waring And Gillow, Victorian

This is an antique gentleman's wardrobe. An English, walnut compactum cupboard by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Superior proportion and appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Quality bevelled mirror plates to doors, with desirable light foxing

Central cabinet over four drawers with wardrobe doors to either side

Upper cabinet doors decorated with foliate carved field panels

Sliding drawers to the interior for smaller garments or shoes

Each door dressed with brass lock escutcheons displaying figural masques — keys absent

Drawers open smoothly by way of brass drop handles over ornate masque backplates

Dressed wardrobe interiors present a suite of brass hanging hooks

Internal drawer with half dome cup handles to the left hand wardrobe

The whole standing upon a continuous stout plinth foot

Original labels to rear for Waring & Gillow of Oxford Street, London

This is a striking antique gentleman's wardrobe, with appealing colour and carved finish. Bevelled dressing mirrors and decorative carved panels add to the allure. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max width: 204.5cm (80.5'')

Max depth: 59cm (23.25'')

Max height: 213cm (83.75'').

Mirror plate width: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Mirror plate height: 165.5cm (65.25'').

Origin : United Kingdom
Manufacture Date : Circa 1900
Materials : Walnut