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C19th Anglo-indian or Ceylonese Carved Ebony and Exotic Specimen Wood Oval Occasional Table.
M Lees and Sons
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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C19th Anglo-indian or Ceylonese Carved Ebony and Exotic Specimen Wood Oval Occasional Table.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

C19th Anglo-Indian or Ceylonese carved ebony and exotic specimen wood oval occasional table .

The oval top with a carved ebony edge and inlaid with radiating exotic specimen wood veneers, including calamander, palm , palisander and coromandel. The centre of the table inlaid with a cruciform motif design.

The heavily carved column stem with leaf detail onto a quadrupite concave-sided base standing on bold carved winged claw feet.

A highly decorative table of practical proportions to add an exotic accent to an interior scheme.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

H 24”

W 24”

D 17”

Ceylon , probably Galle district c.1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Ebony Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1138509
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 254
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
C19th Anglo-Indian or Ceylonese carved ebony and exotic specimen wood oval occasional table .
The oval top with a carved ebony edge and inlaid with radiating exotic specimen wood veneers, including calamander, palm , palisander and coromandel.
M Lees and Sons

The centre of the table inlaid with a cruciform motif design.

fig 1. A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top.
fig 1. C19th Anglo-indian or Ceylonese Carved Ebony and Exotic Specimen Wood Oval Occasional Table.

The heavily carved column stem with leaf detail onto a quadrupite concave-sided base standing on bold carved winged claw feet.

A highly decorative table of practical proportions to add an exotic accent to an interior scheme.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

H 24”

W 24”

D 17”

Ceylon , probably Galle district c.1840

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Ebony Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138509
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 254
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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Archive I A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top.

C19th Anglo-indian or Ceylonese Carved Ebony and Exotic Specimen Wood Oval Occasional Table.

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Archive III A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top.
Archive V A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XV
Archive XVI A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XVI
Archive XVII A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XVII
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Archive XIX A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XIX
Archive XX A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top. View XX
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Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,590
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
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Feb 2013
For Sale
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Sold
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A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top.
C19th Anglo-Indian or Ceylonese carved ebony and exotic specimen wood oval occasional table.
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A 19th-century Anglo-Indian pedestal table featuring a carved ebony base and a starburst inlaid specimen wood top.
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Anglo-Indian and Ceylonese furniture from the 19th century combines European structural forms, such as Regency or Victorian silhouettes, with elaborate local wood carving and decorative techniques. Craftsmen utilised native hard timber species, often embellishing surfaces with relief carving or contrasting timber marquetry.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid ebony, rosewood, or teak, decorated with radiating or geometric inlays of indigenous specimen woods including calamander, satinwood, padauk, and porcupine quill.

Authentic period pieces feature substantial weight due to the high density of solid ebony timber, hand-carved details displaying minor organic variations, and a natural, aged patina rather than uniform modern lacquers.

This style of table serves as a strong focal accent in contemporary spaces. Positioned alongside clean-lined upholstery or within a dark library setting, the rich dark timber and intricate surface inlay add texture and historical depth.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth or soft brush to clear carved areas. Apply a high-quality natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood moisture, and keep the table away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifts.
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