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Elegant Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Ladies’ Cheveret or ‘Bonheur-de-jour’ Table .
M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,750     $2,985
£2,350
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Elegant Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Ladies’ Cheveret or ‘Bonheur-de-jour’ Table .

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Elegant late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany ladies’ cheveret or ‘bonheur-de-jour’ table.

Highly versatile and adaptable figured mahogany table with boxwood stringing . The lift-off upper section book-carrier with a ‘hoop’ handle above an arrangement of drawers all fitted with turned ibone knob-pulls and escutcheons.

The table raised on tapering square-section legs fitted with brass box-castors , having a concave-sided lower tier . The front lateral frieze with a simulated drawer-front , the end fitted with a long drawer , the opposing end with a pivoting half-round drawer fitted with a pen-rest and ink-bottles .All drawers fitted with original turned bone knobs and escutcheons and supplied with keys . The rising brass-hinged top for reading or drawing fitted with an adjustable ratchet , and with a removable reeded book-rest .

Of free-standing form , polished on all sides .

The interior of the central drawer of the upper book-carrier section fitted with a retailers label for “Norman Adams , Hans Road , London SW1” the celebrated and now-closed London dealership in fine English period furniture.

The design and quality of this table point to possibly being by the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster. A design for a similar “sheveret” table appears in ‘Gillows Esimate Sketch Book’ of 1790 , July 5th , and illustrated in Lindsay Boynton “Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800”

In excellent original condition with a rich original colour and patina, minor historic marks to the top .

H (full) 46”

H (table) 29”

W 24”

D 16”

England c.1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Writing Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1082867
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 247
Dealers Notes

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:

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.

Description
Elegant late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany ladies’ cheveret or ‘bonheur-de-jour’ table.

Highly versatile and adaptable figured mahogany table with boxwood stringing .

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The lift-off upper section book-carrier with a ‘hoop’ handle above an arrangement of drawers all fitted with turned ibone knob-pulls and escutcheons.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors.
fig 1. Elegant Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Ladies’ Cheveret or ‘Bonheur-de-jour’ Table .

The table raised on tapering square-section legs fitted with brass box-castors , having a concave-sided lower tier . The front lateral frieze with a simulated drawer-front , the end fitted with a long drawer , the opposing end with a pivoting half-round drawer fitted with a pen-rest and ink-bottles .All drawers fitted with original turned bone knobs and escutcheons and supplied with keys . The rising brass-hinged top for reading or drawing fitted with an adjustable ratchet , and with a removable reeded book-rest .

fig 2. A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors.
fig 2. Elegant Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Ladies’ Cheveret or ‘Bonheur-de-jour’ Table .

Of free-standing form , polished on all sides .

The interior of the central drawer of the upper book-carrier section fitted with a retailers label for “Norman Adams , Hans Road , London SW1” the celebrated and now-closed London dealership in fine English period furniture.

fig 3. A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors.
fig 3. Elegant Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Ladies’ Cheveret or ‘Bonheur-de-jour’ Table .

The design and quality of this table point to possibly being by the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster. A design for a similar “sheveret” table appears in ‘Gillows Esimate Sketch Book’ of 1790 , July 5th , and illustrated in Lindsay Boynton “Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800”

In excellent original condition with a rich original colour and patina, minor historic marks to the top .

H (full) 46”

H (table) 29”

W 24”

D 16”

England c.1790

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Sheraton Mahogany Writing Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082867
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 247
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors.

Elegant Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Ladies’ Cheveret or ‘Bonheur-de-jour’ Table .

Archive II A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors. View IV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
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M Lees and Sons
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A late 18th-century George III Sheraton mahogany cheveret writing desk featuring a removable upper drawer section with an arched handle, line inlay, and tapered square legs on castors.
Elegant late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany ladies’ cheveret or ‘bonheur-de-jour’ table .
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A bonheur-de-jour is a small, lightweight writing desk designed primarily for ladies during the late 18th century. The cheveret variant features a small removable upper cabinet with drawers and a carrying handle, originally intended for writing letters and storing personal papers.

Sheraton period furniture heavily featured dense mahogany, satinwood, and boxwood inlays. Key construction details include delicate stringing inlay, slender tapered square legs, hand-cut dovetail joints, and turned drawer pulls.

Authentic late 18th-century pieces feature hand-sawn timber elements, irregular hand-cut drawer dovetails, natural wood patination, original brass castors, and refined Neoclassical proportions typical of master cabinetmakers.

A compact Georgian writing table serves effectively as an entry console, a dedicated study desk, or an elegant dressing table in a bedroom. The warm mahogany tones contrast smoothly with modern artwork and minimalist contemporary lighting.

Maintain mahogany by keeping it away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer splitting or fading. Dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually.
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