Large Antique Victorian Wooden Accordion Coat Hat Rack 7 Pegs c1900

Description:

A particularly large antique expanding wooden coat and hat rack, dating from the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890–1910.

Made from attractively turned wood with seven substantial hanging pegs, each finished with a white-painted tip. The scissor or accordion construction allows the rack to expand and contract according to the available wall space.

Original metal wall-mounting fittings remain attached to the reverse, together with old slotted screws.

* Late Victorian or Edwardian, circa 1890–1910

* Turned wooden construction

* Seven substantial hanging pegs

* White-painted peg tips

* Expanding accordion/scissor design

* Original wall-mounting fittings

* Approximately 74cm high and 68–70cm wide as photographed

* Each peg projects approximately 7.5cm

Good original antique condition with attractive colour and patina. Surface marks, scratches, colour variation and general wear consistent with age and use. The painted peg tips show some wear, and there is slight damage to one corner on the reverse, as photographed. The rack expands and contracts correctly.

A handsome and practical period piece for a hallway, cloakroom, kitchen, shop interior or vintage display.