Description

Late C19th/early C20th Edwardian inlaid mahogany centre table of unusual form . High quality octagonal centre table of Moorish influence and unusual form and format . Eight-sided 2-tier table with floral/arabesque and urn-inlaid marquetry panels to all sides, satinwood cross-banded and marquetry-inlaid central motif to top. Raised on box-wood inlaid tapering and faceted legs with box-wood inlaid Moorish-style arcading above . Fitted with one full-width oak-lined drawer with lock and key and fitted two opposing hinged cupboards to the frieze. The lower platform base with satinwood cross-banded inlay and box-wood strung edge. The octagonal top with moulded edges.
This rare form table takes it's design influence from the highly-fashionable Moorish and Eastern taste of the period , but clearly English-made in a top quality cabinet-makers' workshop.
Possibly by the likes of 'Collinson & Lock' , 'Edwards & Roberts' or 'James Shoolbred & Co.' of London ,though unmarked or stamped.
In excellent original condition , with no losses , damage or repairs.
Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
H 28"
W 20"
D 20"
England c.1900
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: ML166