Fine Quality Early C19th Late George III Period Mahogany Bookcase .

Fine quality early C19th late George III period mahogany bookcase.

Fitted with 2 reeded-edge slim frieze drawers over 2 glazed brass-hinged doors enclosing 2 adjustable shelves with ‘ladder-racking’ sides . The mahogany-lined drawers retaining their original cast brass ‘wreath’ design ring handles.

The doors fitted with a central reeded brass strip , brass lock and working key ,and having square-section brass bolts. The doors having moulded reserves or panels to the side stiles with corresponding reserve panels above .

The whole having reeded mouldings and edges, raised on 4 elegantly turned feet. The figured mahogany top with a reeded edge and over-hang to the rear . The verso fitted with original fielded panel back-boards .

A smart Georgian period low or ‘dwarf’ bookcase of restrained form and design, offering excellent capacity for books and objects . The choice and grade of mahogany, together with the design and overall quality of this bookcase point to a prestigious cabinet-making firm and perhaps allude to Gillows of Lancaster, although unmarked or stamped.

In excellent original condition with a rich original colour and patina. Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops .

H 40”

W 48”

D 17”

England c.1805

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.