Description

Fine early C19th George IV period brass-inlaid rosewood side cabinet/dwarf bookcase with marble top attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
Wonderfully original 2-door side cabinet fitted with original mirror plates to the door panels enclosing an ebonised interior fitted with 2 adjustable shelves on 'saw-tooth' ladder-racking uprights.
Finely carved and detailed columnar uprights with leaf-carved capitals to the corners , supporting brass inlaid square tablets , the frieze fitted brass line inlay with a central break-front rectangular tablet featuring a panel of fine brass boulle-type brass inlay .
Fine detail throughout with carved 'split-reel' mouldings and conforming returns . Raised on carved fluted tapering 'melon' feet .
The top fitted with its original creamy-white marble top with gently rounded edges.
Bears all the attributes , style and quality of the esteemed and prized cabinet-makers "Gillows of Lancaster and London ", though not stamped .
All original patina and colour with no losses or damage .
Retains original key .
H 38"
W 42"
D 14"
England c. 1825
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: ML 167