Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Inlaid Decoration by Druce & Co

1900 - 1920

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A fine quality and highly decorative Edwardian mahogany bow front sideboard with inlaid decoration by Druce & Co, London in the Sheraton style

This sideboard consists of a mahogany top, the central section of finely figured mahogany veneer with a border of boxwood stringing, inlaid foliate decoration, boxwood stringing and rosewood banding.

The front of the sideboard consists of a large central bow form and oak lined drawer to the top with two circular original bow and urn brass handles, the drawer front with an outer boxwood stringing, profusely inlaid with floral and foliate decoration and scrolling harebell designs, the sideboard also retaining the original key and brass makers plaque 'Druce & Co. Baker St, Portman Square, LONDON.

Below this is a larger concealed drawer, also of bow form and oak lined, profusely inlaid with floral and foliate decoration.

To either side is a cupboard having the appearance of drawers also with the original handles and being profusely inlaid with floral and foliate decoration, the interior of each cupboard revealing storage space.

This leads down to four tapered legs with inlaid fan and harebell decoration terminating with spade feet.

Druce & Co were a company of upholsterers, cabinetmakers and secondhand furniture retailers being based in a premises in Baker Street, London established in the 1850's by Thomas Charles Druce and later taken over by his son until 1913, the company continuing throughout the Wars but suffering extensive damage by bombing in 1940.

This sideboard is in excellent condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

195cm (76.77")

Depth

75cm (29.53")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA476115

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS886

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A fine quality and highly decorative Edwardian mahogany bow front sideboard with inlaid decoration by Druce & Co, London in the Sheraton style

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This sideboard consists of a mahogany top, the central section of finely figured mahogany veneer with a border of boxwood stringing, inlaid foliate decoration, boxwood stringing and rosewood banding.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Fine quality Edwardian mahogany bow front sideboard with inlaid decoration by Druce & Co — fig 1. Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Inlaid Decoration by Druce & Co

The front of the sideboard consists of a large central bow form and oak lined drawer to the top with two circular original bow and urn brass handles, the drawer front with an outer boxwood stringing, profusely inlaid with floral and foliate decoration and scrolling harebell designs, the sideboard also retaining the original key and brass makers plaque 'Druce & Co. Baker St, Portman Square, LONDON.

fig 2. Fine quality Edwardian mahogany bow front sideboard with inlaid decoration by Druce & Co — fig 2. Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Inlaid Decoration by Druce & Co

Below this is a larger concealed drawer, also of bow form and oak lined, profusely inlaid with floral and foliate decoration.

To either side is a cupboard having the appearance of drawers also with the original handles and being profusely inlaid with floral and foliate decoration, the interior of each cupboard revealing storage space.

fig 3. Fine quality Edwardian mahogany bow front sideboard with inlaid decoration by Druce & Co — fig 3. Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Inlaid Decoration by Druce & Co

This leads down to four tapered legs with inlaid fan and harebell decoration terminating with spade feet.

Druce & Co were a company of upholsterers, cabinetmakers and secondhand furniture retailers being based in a premises in Baker Street, London established in the 1850's by Thomas Charles Druce and later taken over by his son until 1913, the company continuing throughout the Wars but suffering extensive damage by bombing in 1940.

This sideboard is in excellent condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.