Fine Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest-on-chest .

Fine mid C18th George II Chippendale period mahogany chest-on-chest.

Raised on bold ogee bracket feet, the base section fitted 3 long drawers with a ‘brushing slide’ above fitted original brass ‘axe-head’ pulls. The upper section fitted two short drawers above two long graduated drawers . All retaining the original elaborate cast brass rococo-style handles and escutcheon plates. The oak-lined , moulded edge drawers all retaining their original locks .

The upper section having reeded canted corners , and a Chinese Chippendale carved ‘blind-fret’ frieze below a gently flared cavetto cornice with a carved dentil moulding.

In original, fresh-to-market, countryhouse, untouched condition. Minor losses to fret and veneers, which will be sympathetically addressed and restored in our workshops prior to sale .

A superior grade of dense , figured mahogany, the whole having achieved a superb rich colour and patina, retaining its original surface .

A classic piece of mid Georgian mahogany furniture in remarkable original condition.

Traditionally constructed in 2 sections for ease of movement and transportation.

Provenance: From the estate of a Warwickshire gentleman.

H 75”

W 42”

D 20”

England c.1750

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.