Early C19th Regency Period Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet of Unusual Form and Design.

Early C19th Regency period mahogany bookcase cabinet of unusual form and design.

Single-piece glazed bookcase fitted with bar-glazed lancet panel doors to the upper section enclosing adjustable shelves. Beneath the glazed doors is a pull-out slide fitted with turned knob handles , above figured-veneer panelled cupboard doors . The base fitted with a single long drawer also having turned knob pull handles.

The uprights to front and back having turned columnar supports with turned finials , raised on turned feet . The top of the bookcase fitted with a shaped ‘swan-neck’ pediment with turned paterae terminals.

The doors all fitted with original brass bolts , locks and shaped escutcheons with working keys .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.

Of practical scale and proportions . Possibly of Scottish origin.

H 77”

W 34”

D 14”

Scotland or England c.1820

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 .

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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.