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Early C19th William IV Period Mahogany Framed Settee of Bold Design and Scale.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,346     $1,461
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M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Early C19th William IV Period Mahogany Framed Settee of Bold Design and Scale.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C19th William IV period mahogany framed settee of bold design and scale.

Large mahogany framed scroll-ended settee with carved cornucopia style arms . Having a moulded front rail and side returns , raised on facetted and turned legs fitted with substantial brass cup castors and wheels. The straight back with a conforming moulded rail.

In original ‘as found’ ,countryhouse condition, in need of re-upholstery . The frame in excellent tight condition with no movement, repairs or damage. Minor veneer loss to top of the rear moulded rail back . Retains the original roll cushions .

An impressively proportioned settee in ready to reupholster condition, with the original polished surface and patina to the mahogany frame.

H ( full) 32”

H ( seat) 20”

W 87”

D 27”

England c.1835

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this William IV Mahogany Settee to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09504335
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Deeply carved acanthus scroll arms: bold British design of the 1830s.
Turned and octagonal faceted legs: cabinet work from the late Georgian era.
Heavy brass cup castors: period metalwork secured with early slotted screws.
Softened edges on the mahogany rails: decades of household wear.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
218cm (85.83")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214905
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 265
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
Early C19th William IV period mahogany framed settee of bold design and scale.

Large mahogany framed scroll-ended settee with carved cornucopia style arms .

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Having a moulded front rail and side returns , raised on facetted and turned legs fitted with substantial brass cup castors and wheels.
M Lees and Sons

The straight back with a conforming moulded rail.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions.
fig 1. Early C19th William IV Period Mahogany Framed Settee of Bold Design and Scale.

In original ‘as found’ ,countryhouse condition, in need of re-upholstery . The frame in excellent tight condition with no movement, repairs or damage. Minor veneer loss to top of the rear moulded rail back . Retains the original roll cushions .

An impressively proportioned settee in ready to reupholster condition, with the original polished surface and patina to the mahogany frame.

H ( full) 32”

H ( seat) 20”

W 87”

D 27”

England c.1835

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this William IV Mahogany Settee to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09504335
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Deeply carved acanthus scroll arms: bold British design of the 1830s.
Turned and octagonal faceted legs: cabinet work from the late Georgian era.
Heavy brass cup castors: period metalwork secured with early slotted screws.
Softened edges on the mahogany rails: decades of household wear.

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
218cm (85.83")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214905
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 265
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 An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions.

Early C19th William IV Period Mahogany Framed Settee of Bold Design and Scale.

Archive II An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View VIII
Archive IX An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View IX
Archive X An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View X
Archive XI An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XI
Archive XII An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XII
Archive XIII An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XIII
Archive XIV An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XIV
Archive XV An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XV
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Archive XVII An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XVII
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Archive XIX An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XIX
Archive XX An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XX
Archive XXI An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XXI
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Archive XXIV An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions. View XXIV
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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 368
Items Sold 1,599
M Lees and Sons
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An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions.
Early C19th William IV period mahogany framed settee of bold design and scale.
Ref: SA1214905
An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany framed settee with worn brown leather upholstery, carved scroll arms, turned legs on brass castors, and matching bolster cushions.
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  • ObjectSettees & Sofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carvings, Scroll arms, Turned legs, Bolster cushions
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 218 cm (86 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

This early nineteenth-century William IV settee is a large mahogany framed piece of furniture in a warm brown colour with a polished surface and visible patina. The bold design incorporates carved scroll arms with acanthus leaf details, a straight back and front rail with horizontal mouldings, and faceted turned legs fitted with brass cup castors and wheels. It includes original roll-ended bolster cushions, while the seat and back require re-upholstery with visible wear to the existing leather and fabric. The solid timber frame measures 80 cm high, 218 cm wide, and 67 cm deep overall. In a home today, this substantial seating piece suits a gentleman's library, hallway, or spacious living area as a statement item ready for bespoke fabric selection.

FAQs

William IV furniture, dating between 1830 and 1837, bridges the Regency and early Victorian eras, characterised by robust proportions, architectural scroll arms, and carved foliage such as acanthus motifs.

These pieces were typically crafted using solid mahogany frames, webbed seating with steel coil springs, natural hair padding, leather or woven textile upholstery, and cast brass castors.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved timber detailing, bold turned legs, original brass castors, substantial weight, and evidence of traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails.

An antique leather settee functions as a structural focal point in a hallway, study, or drawing room, contrasting effectively with contemporary artwork, textured linen throws, and neutral colour palettes.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber warping and leather drying, apply specialist leather conditioner periodically, and polish the wooden frame with natural beeswax.
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