Antique Edwardian Mahogany
Coffer / Ottoman by T. Willson (Circa 1900)
Here we have for sale a stunning quality antique Edwardian mahogany coffer / ottoman by the renowned London
cabinetmaker, T. Willson, circa 1900, in excellent original condition.
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Summary:
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Item: Ottoman
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Circa: 1900
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Period: Edwardian
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Cabinetmaker: T. Willson
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Provenance: London, England, United Kingdom
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Wood: Solid mahogany
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Single piece top (sign of quality)
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Gadroon
moulding to top & frieze
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Fielded cushion fronted panels
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Elegant brass swan neck carrying handles
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Carved ball & claw feet
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Mahogany framed interior
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Original working lock with key
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Superb colour & patination
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Completely original
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Solid in joint
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Excellent condition
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Free 14-day UK returns policy
Here we have for sale a stunning quality antique Edwardian mahogany coffer / ottoman made by the renowned London
cabinetmaker, T. Willson of 68 Great Queen Street London, in excellent original condition. Constructed circa 1900, this coffer boasts a
single piece mahogany top (a sign of quality) with an elegant gadroon
moulding. Below the coffer features top
quality fielded cushion fronted mahogany panels to the front and sides with
outer reeded beading. Decorative brass swan
neck handles and shaped brass back plates are visible on the sides of the
coffer. The coffer retains its original
key escutcheon and lock, which includes a working key. The lid retains its original locking
clasp. Three strong brass hinges attach
the lid and it can easily support its own weight when opened. The cabinetmakers name is stamped on the
inside frame. The
interior of the ottoman is lined in mahogany and boasts four quadrant sections
above the legs for additional support (this design was predominantly used by
only the best cabinetmakers). Elegantly shaped cabriole
legs that feature scroll carvings to the upper section of the legs and gadroon
moulding to the frieze of the coffer, terminate in pronounced ball and claw
feet.
This coffer / ottoman would be ideal at the foot
of a bed, for storing clothes, or used on a landing or in a hallway. It could also be used as coffee table or
trunk in the living room. It has a
beautiful deep rich mahogany patina, which has been generated by the years of
cleaning and care it has received.
This ottoman boasts a rich mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a
fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and
years of care and cleaning it has received.
Provenance:
Thomas Willson of 68 Great Queen Street, London, was from a firm of
family cabinetmakers, which were established in 1818. This family of cabinetmakers was renowned for
their use of quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship. Not only did they produce furniture in their
workshops, they also ran a furniture warehouse, furniture works and upholstery
business at the same address through the latter half of the 19th
Century.
This coffer is stamped 'T. Willson, 68 Great Queen Street, London' on
the inside frame. Antique furniture marked with the makers name has always been
desirable and is becoming rare and difficult to find. Furniture with cabinetmakers stamps is
popular and most often than not, proves to be a good investment in the long
term.
Condition
Report:
This coffer is in excellent original condition. The coffer features a single piece mahogany
top, which is free from splits or any signs of warping (rare to see). Nominal old use marks to the top but nothing
significant, considering the age of the item.
The coffer retains its original working lock (with key) and the brass
hinges are in excellent condition. The
coffer is completely original with the original feet. The interior is dry and clean. The item is solid in joint and ready to
use.
Dimensions:
Height = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Width (body & feet) = 122cm or 48”or 4ft
Depth (body) = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Depth (feet) = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Price:
The price for this item is £1,275 excluding
delivery.
Customer
Service:
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services:
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Full money back assurance
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24 hour telephone
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Worldwide shipping
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Full insurance of items in transit
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Full assembly service
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Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: info@yolagray.com
UK Delivery:
Delivery to
any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please
email for a quote. If you wish to avoid
the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised
furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for
distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide
you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks
(depending on location). We will contact
you to arrange the delivery day; please ensure you give us a contact number to
aid the delivery process. Delivery
includes insurance; we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to
none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive
the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from
you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as
the item is returned in the same condition.
We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery
company. We will not accept returns via
a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries
to the UK.
UK Buyer Feedback Score:
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feedback score is less than 2, please contact us by phone or email prior to
purchasing this item.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK
buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to
bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the
sale. Payment must be cleared before the
items are collected or delivered.
International
Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this
item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain
an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time (the shipping quote provided in this eBay
advert is a global estimate only – the actual shipping cost will vary by
country). We ask that you have a minimum
feedback score of 50 to buy this item. A
returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do
not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the
purchase. Payment must be cleared before
the items are collected or delivered.
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Delisting & Sale Cancellation:
This item is currently being advertised elsewhere than eBay. If it is sold through another sales channel,
it will be removed from sale on eBay at the earliest possible time (even if the
eBay listing has not ended). If this
item has been purchased through eBay but the item has already been sold via
another sales channel prior to the eBay sale, we reserve the right to cancel
the sale of this item on eBay.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited
member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and
Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the
world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their
strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality,
expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40
years. Yolanda Gray has a special
interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine
English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and
further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
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