Fine C18th George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine-front Chest of Drawers.

Fine C18th George III Chippendale period mahogany serpentine-front chest of drawers.

Four graduated oak-lined and ‘cock-beaded’ drawers fitted with original brass ‘swan-neck’ drop handles with sophisticated cast ‘milled’ edge detailing to the back-plates ,and having cast ‘milled’ edge detail brass key escutcheons , and fitted original steel locks (no key) . One drawer interior bearing a small numbered paper label from a collection inventory.

Raised on unusual architecturally-inspired carved on all sides fluted bracket feet, having a stepped ogee moulding around the base . The serpentine outline top with a gently moulded profile with rounded edge corners

The underside with all original blocks and finish , the original back-boards having original faded ‘red-wash’ surface .

In excellent original condition throughout with a rich colour and patina. The rear left-hand-side edge of the top has a minor historic shrinkage crack and very minor light wear and dents commensurate with age, use and purpose.

A capacious classical Georgian period serpentine chest-of-drawers of restrained elegance and practical proportions.

H 34”

W 39”

D 23”

England c.1765

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.