Description

Late C19th/ early C20th oak stick and umbrella hall-stand in the manner of James Shoolbred .
Smart brass-mounted oak hall-stand fitted with a central frieze drawer with a pieced back-plate brass handle above shaped supports onto a platform below. .The architectural classically-inspired back with �broken-arch� triumphal pediments and brass �honeysuckle� or anthemion mounts . The shaped ends fitted tubular brass rail-guards with original brass �cushion� style drip-trays in the bases .
A stylish and practical hall-stand of pleasing colour and patina in excellent original condition.
* James Shoolbred & Co. Tottenham Court Road , London ,we�re fashionable manufacturers and retailers of high-class furniture in the latter C19th and early C20th. Though unsigned this hall-stand bears the strong design and quality characteristics of the Shoolred workshops.
*NB .A similar example sold Christie�s , London 10/09/2009 Lot No.448 Sale No. 7746 �5250
H 38�
W 41�
D 12�
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 .
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