Dressing Table for Boat Mahogany England Late 1800s

Dressing Table for Boat Mahogany England Late 1800s

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900 , 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: England

Main essence: Mahogany

Material: Zinc

Description

A dressing table conceived for a boat, mahogany. On the upper part, a mirror with zinc tub for water storage on the back. Drop leaf doors with porcelain washbasin branded W. Leslie & Co. Calcutta. Soap dish and faucet. The water drains from the washbasin into the tub below. Manufactured in England, late 19th century - early 20th century.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and polishing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 182
Width: 58
Depth: 31

Additional Information

Age:

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.