Finely-made and Signed Madeiran Mid C19th Book-carrier in an Exotic Timber , Possibly Andaman Padauk.

Finely-made and signed Madeiran mid C19th book-carrier in an exotic timber , possibly Andaman padauk.

High quality folding desk-top book-carrier or book-rack from Madeira , bearing the trade label of Augusto Cezar Ribeiro , Funchal. The fretted sides and back of removable and folding construction. The underside of the base lined with original marbled paper and bearing the original printed paper trade label .

As part of Portugal during this period, items of this type were produced by leading Madeiran cabinet-makers , mainly based in the capital of Funchal, for both domestic and export consumption.

The exotic timber used here is possibly Andaman padauk , a sub species of the rosewood genus or perhaps Gonçalo Alves . The choice is typical of the grade of material used by Portuguese cabinet-makers of the period , having all been imported from former colonies in Brazil and the trading of the Portuguese in the wider continents of Asia .

In excellent original condition with a rich surface patina and glowing colour

H 6"

W 22"

D 11"

Madeira c. 1860

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:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

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.