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Gorgeous Antique Armoire - 19th Century Victorian - $1,795 (Belmont Heights)
3rd Street near Ximeno
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Reason for Selling: Love this piece and hate to part with it but it needs a new forever home that will appreciate and enjoy it. Everyone that sees it says "Wow" and admires its beauty. We have had it in the family for over 25 years and need to downsize our fascination with large antiques.
NOTE: The armoire has been broken down into its unassembled state for easy transport (SUV/Van/Pickup). We will make ourselves available via FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp,... to help you reassemble in your home. It's not hard just easier when someone is there to ask "now what do I do ?s". You will need 2 people and 4 hands, no screwdrivers, hammers,... it goes together like legos (old school) antiques
Time Period: 19th Century (Victorian)
We believe it to be from the Victorian era by its elaborate ornamentation and darker finishes. Machine production led to more ornate, yet symmetrical, designs. Its made from rich woods like mahogany or oak with origins in ornate, decorative design with elaborate details and mirrored panels.
Maker's marks:
We believe this is an early piece as there are no "makers marks" anywhere. we checked inside drawers, on the back of the piece, and on the underside however, as with the case of many early pieces its unmarked. It has signs of Hand-cut (pre-1880s) as you can see in the shelving notches that are slightly uneven. These cuts and slight variations lead us to believe this some of the final touches may have been made with a hand saw and chisel.
Key Physical Features
Size: 83" High x 72" Width x 20" Deep; Generally a tall, imposing, and substantial piece of furniture.
3 Doors:
1 Center Door: Mirror on outside, Swings open from left to right. Its a large, outward-opening doors that provides access to the interior storage.
2 Slim Doors on both sides: Left swings open right to left and Right swings open left to right. both outward-opening doors that provide access to the interior storage.
Interior:
Shelves: for folded items, display, or larger objects.
2 Drawers: for smaller, concealed storage.