Late C18th / Early C19th Dutch Floral Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Bureau.

Late C18th Dutch floral marquetry inlaid walnut cylinder bureau .

Profusely inlaid marquetry bureau with a retracting action cylinder front having an exceptionally well-inlaid oval cartouche to the centre. The imposing figured walnut bureau with exuberant floral marquetry inlay throughout , the flamboyant bombe-shaped body fitted with high quality neo-classical cast gilded handles, escutcheons and vertical side mounts to the corners, down onto elaborate cast sabot feet.

Fitted with a shaped interior with an arrangement of drawers ,a tambour centre door , secret and concealed drawers , and pigeon-holes all with corresponding floral marquetry inlay . The pull-out writing surface with it’s original oval gilt-tooled Moroccan leather-inset writing panel, above a 3-drawer , oak-lined , bombe shaped base . Neo-classical design gilded handles, escutcheons and mounts ,with sabots to the feet.

An exuberant marquetry bureau of good large scale and proportions in excellent original condition with no damage or repairs , which has achieved a rich colour and patina to the original polished surface .

Constructed in two parts for ease of movement and transportation.

H 46"

W 46"

D 24" .

Holland c.1780

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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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.