Description

Early C19th Regency period brass-inlaid rosewood sofa table in the manner of George Oakley. An elegantly designed table in selected well-figured rosewood veneers with brass stringing and cut-brass inlays. Raised upon four hipped sabre-leg supports from a concave-shaped platform with 4 turned columnar supports . The brass castors of a distinctive oak-leaf and acorn design , probably alluding to its manufacture in the workshops of the celebrated London Regency-period cabinet-maker George Oakley (1760-1841). Established in Bond Street and patronised by the Prince Regent ,and later as King George IV, Oakley was re-knowned for his fashionable use of brass 'buhl'(sic)/marquetry type inlay and elements of Grecian antiquity style. The brass inlay to the top with 'fleur-de-lys' and 'clover-leaf' type motifs and scroll decoration. Of free-standing form, the front frieze fitted with 2 assymetrical mahogany-lined drawers with intricately brass-inlaid centre reserve panel , with 'mirrored' "dummy" arrangement to the reverse. The twin drop-flaps each supported on double shaped brass-inlaid folding 'fly' supports. A fine quality table of excellent rich colour and in original condition, has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops. No breaks ,repairs, warps or losses.
W 35"
W(extended) 60"
D 26"
H 28.5"
England c.1815
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: MLBO151