Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Figured Satinwood Ladies Bureau of Desirable Small Proportions by Druce & Co.,london .

Late C19th/early C20th Edwardian period figured satinwood ladies bureau of desirable small proportions by Druce & Co., London .

High-quality satinwood bureau with fall flat-front supported on brass stays and lopers , enclosing a well-fitted interior comprising drawers and pigeon-holes , retaining the original tooled Morocco leather inset writing surface . The base fitted with 2 short and 3 long drawers , all fitted with their original gilded brass 'looped' drop handles . The fall and drawers all with cross-banded edges.

Striking figured satinwood veneers with fine ebony strung details .

Bears the original gilded brass manufacturers/retail plaque of "Druce & Co., Baker St., Portland Square ,London" , fitted to interior of one drawer.

Raised on shaped and string inlaid feet .

Minor old water-stains to polish of top , could be re-finished if desired.

H 41"

W 30"

D 18"

England c.1900

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:

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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.