Description

Early C19th late George III period mahogany sideboard of impressive scale and proportions. Raised on 6 turned legs with toupie feet, fitted with a central bow-front drawer above a shaped 'knee-hole' and cupboard doors to each end with fitted shelf. Wonderful rich original patina and colour with no splits or cracks to the top .The top is cut from a single piece of figured mahogany. The drawer and cupboard fronts are cross-banded with satinwood ,together with stringing to the uprights/stiles ,and fitted with brass ring-handles which appear to be totally original . The right-hand end fitted with a narrow cupboard door with handle, opening to reveal the aperture designed to house the chamber-pot or 'borde-lieu', which enabled the diners not having to leave the banquet-hall/dining-room to relieve themselves. An impressive and functional piece of period furniture of exceptional scale and condition.
W 96"
H 36.5"
H (knee-hole)27"
D(centre)32.5
D (ends)28".
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: MLJM 121