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

£3,300    $4,036    €3,910
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 ,and having cast-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 .
 
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Antique #SA1112014, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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M Lees and Sons
M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
M Lees and Sons is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA CINOA
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
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