Description

Elegant late C18th George III period mahogany bow-fronted 2-door side cabinet of restrained design and rare narrow proportions.
Smart late Georgian period bow-front 2-door cabinet enclosing a single shelf interior . Box-wood strung edges and narrow cross-banded details , with a consistent faded mellow ,honey-coloured patina . Raised on original turned toupe feet . The doors fitted with original brass bolts , lock and escutcheon (key lacking). The upright stile ends with box-wood line inlay .
Exceptionally shallow depth and elegant low proportions with a well-swept bow outline. The ends with unusual and ingeniously designed inverted canted returns which draw the eye to create an illusion of added elegance and slim proportions.
The reverse of twin panelled construction.
In superb original untouched condition.
A fine late Georgian period drawing-room cabinet of rare form and elegant design .
H 33"
W 57" (rear edge)
W 60" ( front edge)
D (centre) 15"
England c .1800
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 1901