Description

Fine quality early C19th Regency period rosewood and gilt brass-mounted chiffonier.
Figured rosewood 2-door side cabinet or chiffonier with raised shelf back . The doors fitted with elliptical interwoven brass grilles against figured rosewood panels . The edges of the door panels with decorative and well-cast gilded brass mouldings of lappet or �lambs-tongue� design.
The shaped stile uprights with a gilt-brass acanthus leaf mount to the �shoulders� . The panel reserves to the stiles below with patinated gilt-brass moulding and conforming gilded brass moulding to the base . Raised on the original turned feet with simulated faux rosewood graining and gilt-brass ring mounts .
The shelved back raised on turned gilded brass architectural column supports, and the back edge of the shelf with a pierced �gothic� arch or lancet design gilt-brass three-quarter gallery. The back-board upstand support inset with a rectangular panel .
The doors enclosing a single rosewood veneer faced edge shelf on adjustable �ladder-rack� slots . The interior reverse face of the doors decorated in faux rosewood grained decoration .
In excellent original condition throughout with a rich colour and patina. Minor historic scratches to top commensurate with age , use and purpose.
A fine cabinet of �High Regency� period and design with great presence and combining the use of selected rosewood and gilded brass to provide great visual impact .
H (full) 46�
H ( cabinet base ) 34�
W 37�
D 17�
England c.1815
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.
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