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High Quality Early C19th Mahogany Serpentine-fronted Table with Three-quarter Gallery Surround Top.
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for sale €1,024     $1,111
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M Lees and Sons

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High Quality Early C19th Mahogany Serpentine-fronted Table with Three-quarter Gallery Surround Top.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

High quality early C19th mahogany serpentine-fronted table with three-quarter gallery surround top.

Fitted with 2 ‘cock-beaded’ frieze drawers having original cast-brass knob pulls and brass ‘Bramah’ patent locks and escutcheons (no key) .

Raised on shapely carved open uprights with a central patera , having a concave-front platform below with carved beaded mouldings , onto compressed turned bun feet beneath .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. The build quality , design and choice of timber alluding to a probable attribution to the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster .

A highly versatile table of practical scale and proportions for use perhaps as a dressing or writing table , a console or hall table .

H 32”

W 42”

D 24”

England c.1840

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Side Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08839181
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Bramah patent brass locks: high-grade English lockmaking of the 1820s to 1840s.
Original cast brass knob handles: turned concentric decoration typical of the late Regency.
Carved gadrooning along the plinth: crisp hand carving in dense mahogany.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119883
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 251
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
High quality early C19th mahogany serpentine-fronted table with three-quarter gallery surround top.
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Fitted with 2 ‘cock-beaded’ frieze drawers having original cast-brass knob pulls and brass ‘Bramah’ patent locks and escutcheons (no key).
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. An early nineteenth-century mahogany serpentine side table featuring two drawers, a gallery top, curved end supports, and a lower shelf.
fig 1. High Quality Early C19th Mahogany Serpentine-fronted Table with Three-quarter Gallery Surround Top.

Raised on shapely carved open uprights with a central patera , having a concave-front platform below with carved beaded mouldings , onto compressed turned bun feet beneath .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. The build quality , design and choice of timber alluding to a probable attribution to the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster .

A highly versatile table of practical scale and proportions for use perhaps as a dressing or writing table , a console or hall table .

H 32”

W 42”

D 24”

England c.1840

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Side Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08839181
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Bramah patent brass locks: high-grade English lockmaking of the 1820s to 1840s.
Original cast brass knob handles: turned concentric decoration typical of the late Regency.
Carved gadrooning along the plinth: crisp hand carving in dense mahogany.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119883
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 251
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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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 370
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany serpentine side table featuring two drawers, a gallery top, curved end supports, and a lower shelf.
High quality early C19th mahogany serpentine-fronted table with three-quarter gallery surround top.
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  • ObjectConsole Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Flame mahogany veneer, Gallery surround, Reeded lower frame
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This early nineteenth-century Regency console table belongs to the 19th Century period and is made from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and rich patina, complemented by brass hardware. The design includes a serpentine-fronted top with a three-quarter gallery surround, two cock-beaded frieze drawers fitted with original cast-brass round knob pulls, brass Bramah patent locks, and brass escutcheons. The structure stands on shapely carved open uprights featuring a central patera, a concave-front platform below with carved beaded mouldings, and compressed turned bun feet. Observable visible details include flame mahogany veneer on the drawer fronts, reeded lower frame details, and keyholes without a key. The piece measures 80 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. It functions as a versatile surface suitable for use beside the front door as a hall table, a console table, a dressing table, or a writing table in a home today.

FAQs

Regency furniture from the early nineteenth century is defined by classical proportions, symmetry, and high-grade woods such as Cuban and West Indian mahogany. Key features include delicate serpentine curves, flame mahogany veneers, turned brass hardware, and architectural elements such as gallery edges and reeded legs.

Tables from this period were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and detailed with flame mahogany veneers laid over secondary woods like oak or pine. Drawers were assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints, accompanied by hand-cast brass knobs, locks, and hand-carved decorative elements.

Authenticity can be verified by examining drawer construction for hand-cut dovetails and uneven oak or pine linings. Original brass locks and handles, natural shrinkage marks along timber joins, and authentic hand-planed marks beneath surfaces or drawer bases further confirm age.

A period mahogany table works as a statement piece in an entryway or living room, paired with modern artwork or a clean-lined mirror above it. Combining the rich dark wood with neutral textiles, contemporary ceramic lamps, or minimalist decor balances classical craftsmanship with modern styling.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cotton cloth to prevent scratching. Maintain the timber finish by applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding silicone-based sprays, direct sunlight, and placement near central heating radiators to prevent warping or fading.
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