Late C18th George III period mahogany chest-on-chest or tall-boy.Capacious mahogany Georgian period mahogany chest-on-chest of 2 short and 6 long ''cock-beaded'' drawers of dove-tail joined construction , all fitted with their original mercury-gilded ''swan-neck'' brass drop-handles and brass key escutcheons (supplied with the original steel key) . The projecting moulded cornice with carved ''Greek-key'' type decoration above a shallow frieze section , the top with a flat boarded stage. The corners of the upper section with canted corner reeded uprights . The 3-drawer lower section raised on original substantial bold ,shaped bracket feet .The drawer linings and backboards all constructed from elm , a regional manufacturing feature probably indicating West Country provenance. Good consistent rich colour and patination to a high-grade of well-chosen figured mahogany. Some minor evidence of historic , eradicated and treated woodworm to some of the elm construction.Has been throughly checked , cleaned and waxed in our workshops .A useful and elegant tall 2-part chest-of-drawers of practical proportions. Constructed in the traditional manner in 2 sections for ease of transportation. H 74''W 46''D 21''England , probably West Country region c. 1780Established 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 Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on: www.leesantiquesworcester.com. Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218Located 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.Height is 188cm (74.0inches)
Width is 116cm (45.7inches)
Depth is 53cm (20.9inches)