Description

Fine late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany dining-room sideboard of serpentine outline.
Well-proportioned Georgian mahogany sideboard with satinwood cross-banding , together with box-wood and ebony line inlay. Raised on six unusual facetted-section channeled and tapering supports with box-wood lines and inlaid motifs. Fitted with a deep cellarette drawer to the right handside with divisions for bottles, and a further varying arrangement of drawers ,one long drawer to the centre (with working lock and key) ,the left handside fitted with further drawers , one having a lift-out bottle compartment. . All fitted with their original cast brass hexagonal ring handles and back-plates and having oak linings .
Both end-returns of the sideboard fitted with a small hinged cupboard surrounded by an arrangement of simulated ‘dummy’ drawers all fitted with original cast-brass knob-pull handles.
The serpentine outline top with canted corners, having a broad satinwood cross-banded edge, and having no splits or cracks. Minor historic ‘shadow-mark’ evidence to rear corners of having had removed brass rail uprights.
In excellent original condition, the whole having a rich colour and patina. Minor historic dents and abrasions to the legs commensurate with age and use.
A bold and impressively-scaled ‘countryhouse’ sideboard of elegant Georgian period classical design,
offering capacious storage and practical depth and width for use as a serving table or for display.
H 36”
W 66”
D 32”
England c.1780
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 .
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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 .
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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.