Description

Fine quality mid C19th ormolu-mounted burr and figured Circassian walnut kidney-shaped writing table or ‘bureau-plat’.
Cross-banded and inlaid with satinwood and kingwood, the top retaining its original inset shaped scarlet Morocco leather writing surface with gilt and ‘blind’ tooled edge . The shapely cabriole-style legs each with an elaborate brightly gilded ormolu cast bronze rococo-style full-length mount onto integral sabot feet . The friezes of serpentine outline , the front central frieze section having a ‘concealed’ mahogany-lined full-length drawer. The shaped friezes all with kingwood cross-banding .
In excellent original condition with a mellow colour and patina to the original polished surface .The table has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops , ready for the home .
A flamboyantly designed English-made table in the French Louis XVI period taste , probably produced by the esteemed cabinet-making firm Gillows of Lancaster.
* highly figured Circassian walnut ( Juglans Regia) which was imported from Eastern Europe and Asia was highly prized by cabinet-makers for it’s distinctive figuring , rich colour and tight burr grain .
H 30”
W 48”
D 24”
England c.1860
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 . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
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 2510

Dimensions

Height = 75 cm (30")
Width = 120 cm (47")
Depth = 60 cm (24")