Fine Quality Mid C19th Ormolu-mounted Burr Walnut Bow-ended Credenza.

Fine quality mid C19th ormolu-mounted burr walnut bow-ended credenza.

Figured and burr walnut credenza or side cabinet, with inlaid box-wood marquetry and cross-banded decoration with extensive gilded ormolu mounts . The central door with a shaped and recessed panel

with broad cross-banding , ormolu beading and inlaid marquetry design enclosing a shelved and original velvet-lined interior , fitted with original working lock and key . The door flanked by ormolu-mounted walnut and ebonised columns.

The glazed bow-ended doors with walnut faced velvet-lined shelves and backing , fitted working locks . The dramatically figured burr walnut top with a cross-grained moulded edge , the frieze below with marquetry cartouches . Ormolu mounts , beadings and key escutcheons throughout.

The whole raised on compressed ebonised bun feet.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops ready for the home.

A superb quality cabinet of practical scale and proportions.

H 43”

W 64”

D 16”

England c.1860

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 . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

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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.