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Elegant Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Side Table.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €556     $603
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Elegant Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Side Table.

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Elegant late C18th George III period mahogany side table.

Single-drawer side table with a bow-fronted top , raised on square section tapering legs. The mahogany-lined drawer fitted with the old replacement cast-brass knob handles , the drawer edges with incised carved simulated 'cock-beading '.

The single-piece bow-front shaped top of fine , thin depth and proportions, with an 'over-hang' to the rear . The top with some fading and shadowing to the centre from exposure to sunlight. Minor shrinkage crack to one end of the top .

A sophisticated late Georgian period mahogany side table of restrained design in good original , as found , 'country-house' condition.

H 28"

W 35"

D 20"

England c. 1790

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Side Table to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 05391282
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Solid single-board mahogany top: wide timber typical before old-growth supplies grew scarce.
Square tapering legs: refined neoclassical cabinet work fashionable from the 1780s.
Incised scratch bead on the drawer front: traditional late Georgian decorative detailing.
Deep sun fading across the top: long exposure to daylight over generations.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA627326
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1906
Dealers Notes

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.

Description
Elegant late C18th George III period mahogany side table.

Single-drawer side table with a bow-fronted top , raised on square section tapering legs.

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The mahogany-lined drawer fitted with the old replacement cast-brass knob handles , the drawer edges with incised carved simulated 'cock-beading '.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany side table featuring a single frieze drawer with brass handles and straight tapered legs.
fig 1. Elegant Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Side Table.

The single-piece bow-front shaped top of fine , thin depth and proportions, with an 'over-hang' to the rear . The top with some fading and shadowing to the centre from exposure to sunlight. Minor shrinkage crack to one end of the top .

A sophisticated late Georgian period mahogany side table of restrained design in good original , as found , 'country-house' condition.

H 28"

W 35"

D 20"

England c. 1790

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Side Table to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 05391282
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Solid single-board mahogany top: wide timber typical before old-growth supplies grew scarce.
Square tapering legs: refined neoclassical cabinet work fashionable from the 1780s.
Incised scratch bead on the drawer front: traditional late Georgian decorative detailing.
Deep sun fading across the top: long exposure to daylight over generations.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA627326
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1906
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany side table featuring a single frieze drawer with brass handles and straight tapered legs.

Elegant Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Side Table.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 369
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A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany side table featuring a single frieze drawer with brass handles and straight tapered legs.
Elegant late C18th George III period mahogany side table.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Frieze drawer, Brass knob handles
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This late eighteenth-century George III side table exemplifies classic English country house style from the Georgian period. Fashioned from warm brown mahogany with brass hardware, the piece displays a bow-fronted top with an overhang to the rear, a frieze drawer fitted with old replacement cast-brass knob handles, and square section tapering legs. Visible details include fading and shadowing to the centre of the top from sunlight exposure, a minor shrinkage crack to one end, and incised simulated cock-beading along the drawer edges. Measuring 71 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, this practical occasional furniture piece works well beside the front door or in a hallway for surface display and small item storage.

FAQs

George III period side tables, dating from 1760 to 1820, are defined by classical proportions, clean straight lines, and the extensive use of dense mahogany wood, frequently featuring single frieze drawers and square tapered legs.

Cabinetmakers utilised solid mahogany, often incorporating hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods for drawer linings, and hand-turned brass knob or brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, evidence of hand-planing on underside surfaces, natural age shrinkage marks in the timber grain, and patination around original brass hardware.

Position the table in an entryway or hallway paired with a contemporary mirror above it, or utilise it as a compact desk alongside modern lighting to contrast traditional cabinetmaking with contemporary design.

Preserve mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and radiators, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish.
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