Description

Early C19th George IV period figured rosewood sewing or work table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
High quality bow-ended rectangular sewing table of free-standing form , fitted with a shallow mahogany-lined frieze drawer above a pull-out solid box or �bag� compartment . Fitted with a circular brass escutcheon, original lock and key which operates and locks both the drawer and the box simultaneously . The waist edge with carved elongated �bead and reel� type moulding .
Raised on twin carved and ring-turned end supports with a central circular carved boss and having applied paterae detail , joined by a lateral turned stretcher. The shaped splayed legs fitted with well-patinated �bronzed� shapely scrolled brass box-toe castors .
The shaped trapezoidal box compartment covered ,and also lined , in old rose-pink self-patterned silk taffeta , although having some historic marks and wear , highly-serviceable and being complimentary to the colour of the timber .
Highly figured rosewood with a rich colour and patina having original polished surface .
In excellent original condition , the design and quality leading to a strong attribution to the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster .
H 29.5�
W 30�
D 18�
England c.1825
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 244