C19th Walnut and Floral Marquetry 'Bureau-plat' or Writing Table

C19th walnut and kingwood-banded ormolu-mounted 'bureau-plat ' or writing table.The top inlaid with floral marquetry inlay borders , on cabriole legs with well-cast ormolu mounts to the knees and sabots to the feet. Made in England in the French Louis XV taste . Well-figured walnut veneers ,of serpentine outline with single 'concealed' frieze drawer stamped "Edwards and Roberts ". Edwards and Roberts of Wardour St., London ,were a well-respected firm of high-class C19th furniture manufacturers and retailers. Original tooled Morocco leather inset writing surface. The table has achieved a nice mellow colour and patina.

H 29"

W 48"

D 25" .

England c1860

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 .

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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.