Lot 804 , A Victorian mahogany breakfront wardrobe, W.288cm D.65cm H.230cm

A Victorian mahogany breakfront wardrobe, W.288cm D.65cm H.230cm
Condition: Overall of rich reddish mahogany tone, perhaps slightly faded in the centre panels and upper drawers but still of good appearance, minor nicks and dents to the edges of the cornice with small losses to the very back of the cornice side moulding, handles are probably later replacements, left door opens to reveal two brass hanging rails but originally was fitted with peg holes for adjustable shelves, has working catch but no key, centre doors again with working catch but no key, now fitted with a brass hanging rail, at one point was fitted for sliding trays, drawers all drop a little when pulled out but otherwise good with original locks but no key, left door opens to reveal single brass hanging rail but originally had peg holes for adjustable shelves and does come with four original mahogany shelves, right door does drop a little when opened causing some slight scuffing to the top of the plinth at the right corner. Overall a handsome piece of furniture.
Depth of side cupboards 46cm
Depth of central cupboard 55cm
Doors are not warped. No sign of the wardrobe having been cut.
Estimate £300-500


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Sold for £360