Description

Early C19th Regency period mahogany armchair .Good large-scale armchair suitable as a desk or library chair . Standing upon sabre legs with swept scroll arms and "Trafalgar-back" 'rope-twist' top-rail . The fashionable rope-twist design resonant of the naval victories of Admiral Lord Nelson ,national icon of the period, whilst the scroll-arms and overall shape reflect the influences of classical Ancient Greek design. Broad and detailed interlaced carved back-splat, and lumbar rail. Excellent colour , the whole inlaid with box-wood stringing detail. Drop-in seat with original worn tapestry cover . No breaks or repairs.
H(back) 33"
Seat W 20"
D 18".
England c. 1810.
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: MLSA 149