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Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Serving Table of Imposing Scale and Bold Design , Probably Irish .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Serving Table of Imposing Scale and Bold Design , Probably Irish .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C19th George IV period mahogany serving table of imposing scale and bold design, probably Irish .

Raised on impressive shapely cabriole-type forelegs with carved claw feet , ‘gaitered’ moulding to the lower section, acanthus leaf carved knees with an unusual turned ‘beehive’ style paterae above . The frieze fitted with two ‘blind’ drawers with a beaded moulding running below .

The inverted breakfront outline top supported on a heavily moulded section, having a broad border of mahogany cross-banding and fitted with a low upstand to the back with a decorative central classically-inspired leaf and scroll-carved mount and a moulded surround . The rear supports of tapering square section with reeded detailing.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Minor historic marks and wear to the top commensurate with age , use and purpose. A highly decorative table of good large-scale ‘country-house’ proportions to provide functionality and visual impact to an interior. The height of the table providing excellent height for serving and display, whilst offering ample space below to perhaps house a wine-cooler or cellarette .

H 38” (50” full)

W 72”

D 30”

Ireland c.1825

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George IV Serving Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09581412
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-210 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Carved paw feet and acanthus-leaf knees: fashionable George IV styling.
Flame mahogany veneer across the upstand: high-status cut timber.
Turned concentric roundels on the leg blocks: popular late Regency motif.
Hand-cut dovetails visible on the drawer sides: early nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Soft wear along the edge mouldings: decades of handling.

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
75cm (29.53")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225916
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 267
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 George IV period mahogany serving table of imposing scale and bold design, probably Irish .
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Raised on impressive shapely cabriole-type forelegs with carved claw feet , ‘gaitered’ moulding to the lower section, acanthus leaf carved knees with an unusual turned ‘beehive’ style paterae above.
M Lees and Sons

. The frieze fitted with two ‘blind’ drawers with a beaded moulding running below .

fig 1. A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet.
fig 1. Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Serving Table of Imposing Scale and Bold Design , Probably Irish .

The inverted breakfront outline top supported on a heavily moulded section, having a broad border of mahogany cross-banding and fitted with a low upstand to the back with a decorative central classically-inspired leaf and scroll-carved mount and a moulded surround . The rear supports of tapering square section with reeded detailing.

fig 2. A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet.
fig 2. Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Serving Table of Imposing Scale and Bold Design , Probably Irish .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Minor historic marks and wear to the top commensurate with age , use and purpose. A highly decorative table of good large-scale ‘country-house’ proportions to provide functionality and visual impact to an interior. The height of the table providing excellent height for serving and display, whilst offering ample space below to perhaps house a wine-cooler or cellarette .

H 38” (50” full)

W 72”

D 30”

Ireland c.1825

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George IV Serving Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09581412
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-210 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Carved paw feet and acanthus-leaf knees: fashionable George IV styling.
Flame mahogany veneer across the upstand: high-status cut timber.
Turned concentric roundels on the leg blocks: popular late Regency motif.
Hand-cut dovetails visible on the drawer sides: early nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Soft wear along the edge mouldings: decades of handling.

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
75cm (29.53")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225916
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 267
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 large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet.

Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Serving Table of Imposing Scale and Bold Design , Probably Irish .

Archive II A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View II
Archive III A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View III
Archive IV A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View IV
Archive V A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View V
Archive VI A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View VI
Archive VII A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View VIII
Archive IX A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View IX
Archive X A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View X
Archive XI A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XI
Archive XII A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XII
Archive XIII A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XIV
Archive XV A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XV
Archive XVI A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XVI
Archive XVII A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XVII
Archive XVIII A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XVIII
Archive XIX A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XIX
Archive XX A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XX
Archive XXI A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet. View XXI
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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
Items Sold 1,602
M Lees and Sons
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A large early 19th-century George IV mahogany serving table featuring a raised gallery back with carved cresting, carved cabriole front legs, and lion paw feet.
Early C19th George IV period mahogany serving table of imposing scale and bold design , probably Irish .
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPaw feet, Acanthus leaf carving, Scrolled cresting, Carved roundels
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 180 cm (71 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This early 19th-century George IV period serving table is executed in dark brown mahogany with cross-banding and a rich patina. The grand design incorporates an inverted breakfront top, a raised gallery back with a central scrolled leaf carving, two frieze drawers with beaded mouldings, and a low upstand. The structure rests on shapely cabriole front legs with acanthus leaf carvings, turned beehive paterae, and carved lion paw feet, complemented by tapering square rear supports with reeded detailing. Minor historic marks and wear appear on the surface, consistent with age and use. Measuring 75 cm high, 180 cm wide, and 75 cm deep, this substantial piece serves as a functional and decorative focal point for a dining room or hallway. The generous surface area and height provide practical space for serving and display, while the open area underneath accommodates a wine-cooler or cellarette.

FAQs

Produced between 1820 and 1830, George IV serving tables reflect a transition from refined Regency proportions to heavier, more dramatic architectural forms. They frequently feature bold leg mouldings, carved crestings, scrollwork, and detailed paw feet.

Dense West Indian mahogany was the preferred primary timber due to its structural strength and rich grain patterns. Secondary woods such as pine or oak were typically used for internal drawer linings and structural back panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original flame mahogany veneers on stable carcasses, and genuine wear to structural undersides. Leg carvings show hand-tool marks and natural patina consistent with two centuries of handling.

Position the piece as a focal point in a dining room, wide hallway, or entryway to anchor the space. Pair it with modern oversized artwork mounted above the gallery back or balance the heavy timber with minimalist ceramic vessels.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice per year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or lacquer blooming.
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