Description

Late C18th mahogany Sheraton period �estate� bureau of impressive scale and proportions.
Bold mahogany bureau with a fall-front enclosing an elaborately-fitted serpentine shaped interior of inlaid satinwood and sycamore drawers , pigeonholes and central cupboard with an unusual lifting hinged central door . The fall interior fitted with a green baize writing or work surface .
Fitted with two short drawers below the fall retaining their original brass �swan-neck� handles . The doors below inlaid with banded roundels , enclosing an interior fitted with sliding storage trays , which have channelled supports and a brass �keeper� on the rear of the doors to bear them . Fitted with original brass locks throughout.
Raised on bracket feet . Satinwood cross-banded fall and drawers , the whole with a rich colour and patina.
The fall with a minor shrinkage crack , the condition being generally excellent with minor wear commensurate with age ,use and purpose.
An unusual, probably bespoke design , providing practical storage and a large writing surface , possibly conceived for the estate office of a countryhouse estate .
H 49�
W 45�
D 23�
England c.1790
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 .
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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.
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