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Fine Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Dining-room Sideboard of Serpentine Outline.
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for sale €3,218     $3,493
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Fine Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Dining-room Sideboard of Serpentine Outline.

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Fine late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany dining-room sideboard of serpentine outline.

Well-proportioned Georgian mahogany sideboard with satinwood cross-banding , together with box-wood and ebony line inlay. Raised on six unusual facetted-section channeled and tapering supports with box-wood lines and inlaid motifs. Fitted with a sectioned cellarette drawer to one side and a further varying arrangement of drawers ,one long drawer to the centre , the opposite side fitted with further drawers , one having a lift-out bottle compartment. . All fitted with their original cast brass hexagonal ring handles and back-plates.

Both end-returns of the sideboard fitted with a small hinged cupboard surrounded by an arrangement of simulated ‘dummy’ drawers all fitted with original cast-brass knob-pull handles.

The serpentine outline top with canted corners, having a broad satinwood cross-banded edge, and having no splits or cracks. Minor historic ‘shadow-mark’ evidence to rear corners of having had removed brass rail uprights.

In excellent original condition, the whole having a rich colour and patina. Minor historic dents and abrasions to the legs commensurate with age and use.

A bold and impressively-scaled ‘countryhouse’ sideboard of elegant Georgian period classical design,

offering capacious storage and practical depth and width for use as a serving table or for display.

H 36”

W 66”

D 32”

England c.1780

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Mahogany Sideboard to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09702029
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails: cabinet work before machine cutting.
Cast brass octagonal backplates: neoclassical hardware secured with slotted screws.
Fine surface checking across flame mahogany veneers: shrinkage across two centuries.
Hand-fluted tapering legs: classical styling from the late eighteenth century.
Corner timber plugs on the top: filled holes from an earlier brass gallery.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243147
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
Fine late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany dining-room sideboard of serpentine outline.
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Well-proportioned Georgian mahogany sideboard with satinwood cross-banding , together with box-wood and ebony line inlay.
M Lees and Sons

Raised on six unusual facetted-section channeled and tapering supports with box-wood lines and inlaid motifs. Fitted with a sectioned cellarette drawer to one side and a further varying arrangement of drawers ,one long drawer to the centre , the opposite side fitted with further drawers , one having a lift-out bottle compartment. . All fitted with their original cast brass hexagonal ring handles and back-plates.

fig 1. A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs.
fig 1. Fine Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Dining-room Sideboard of Serpentine Outline.

Both end-returns of the sideboard fitted with a small hinged cupboard surrounded by an arrangement of simulated ‘dummy’ drawers all fitted with original cast-brass knob-pull handles.

The serpentine outline top with canted corners, having a broad satinwood cross-banded edge, and having no splits or cracks. Minor historic ‘shadow-mark’ evidence to rear corners of having had removed brass rail uprights.

fig 2. A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs.
fig 2. Fine Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Dining-room Sideboard of Serpentine Outline.

In excellent original condition, the whole having a rich colour and patina. Minor historic dents and abrasions to the legs commensurate with age and use.

A bold and impressively-scaled ‘countryhouse’ sideboard of elegant Georgian period classical design,

offering capacious storage and practical depth and width for use as a serving table or for display.

H 36”

W 66”

D 32”

England c.1780

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Mahogany Sideboard to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09702029
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails: cabinet work before machine cutting.
Cast brass octagonal backplates: neoclassical hardware secured with slotted screws.
Fine surface checking across flame mahogany veneers: shrinkage across two centuries.
Hand-fluted tapering legs: classical styling from the late eighteenth century.
Corner timber plugs on the top: filled holes from an earlier brass gallery.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243147
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 late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs.

Fine Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Dining-room Sideboard of Serpentine Outline.

Archive II A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs. View IV
Archive V A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs. View V
Archive VI A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs. View VI
Archive VII A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs. View VII
Archive VIII A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs. View VIII
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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
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A late 18th-century George III mahogany sideboard featuring a serpentine front, stringing inlays, brass octagonal handles, and tapered square legs.
Fine late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany dining-room sideboard of serpentine outline.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleSheraton
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Octagonal brass handles, Inlaid crossbanding, Tapered square legs

This late 18th-century George III Sheraton period mahogany dining-room sideboard possesses a serpentine outline with a rich warm brown timber colour and satinwood cross-banding. The piece incorporates box-wood and ebony line inlay, canted corners, and six facetted-section channeled and tapering supports with box-wood lines and inlaid motifs. Multiple drawers are fitted with original cast brass hexagonal ring handles and back-plates, alongside keyholes and stringing. Minor historic dents and abrasions appear on the legs, and minor historic shadow-mark evidence is present at the rear corners from previously removed brass rail uprights. The dimensions are H 91 cm, W 168 cm, and D 81 cm. In a modern home, this practical dining-room sideboard provides capacious storage and functions as a serving table or surface for display in a dining room, living area, or hallway. The sturdy structure and traditional English country house design integrate smoothly into heritage or classic interior settings, offering everyday utility for organizing tableware or linens while maintaining a formal aesthetic.

FAQs

Sheraton style sideboards, popular in late 18th-century Britain, are characterised by light, graceful proportions, straight or serpentine fronts, tapered square or reeded legs, and decorative mahogany veneers with subtle marquetry or crossbanding.

Georgian sideboards were predominantly constructed using solid timber frameworks veneered with rich flame mahogany, satinwood inlays, and oak or pine secondary drawer linings, completed with pressed or cast brass handles.

Authentic late 18th-century pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary timber like oak or pine, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and subtle timber shrinkage marks consistent with age.

A Georgian sideboard functions as a focal point in a contemporary dining room or hallway, providing surface storage while pairing cleanly with modern artwork or structured table lamps.

Maintain mahogany sideboards by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, applying high-quality beeswax along the grain twice yearly, and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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