Late C18th George III Period Sheraton Design Mahogany Wine Cellarette with Box-wood and Satinwood Inlay.

Late C18th George III period Sheraton design mahogany wine cellarette with box-wood and satinwood inlay .

Smart serpentine outline mahogany cellarette with good inlaid detail. Raised on tapering square section legs and fitted with original brass carrying handles to the sides . The serpentine-shaped front inlaid with a flamed mahogany veneered and cross-banded surround oval panel inlaid with a well-executed large conch shell . The hinged lid inlaid with a satinwood inlaid fan design of smaller scale within a boxwood outlined oval . Fitted with a brass lock and supplied with a working key .

The front with an inlaid boxwood shield shaped escutcheon , the canted-corner edges with inlaid vertical lines giving a strong architectural presence. The base with boxwood inlay details simulating carved fluted decoration .

The interior fitted with oak divisions of various sizes to accommodate wine and spirit bottles and decanters . The base with re-lined green felt baize covering. The lid fitted with raised 'stops' to the rear allowing it to rest safely when fully'opened Of free-standing , fully finished and polished form .

In excellent condition with a good , rich colour and patination. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops , ready to use .

H 26"

W 21"

D 17"

England c.1785

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.