Early C19th Regency Period Mahogany Serpentine-outline Chest of Drawers .

Early C19th Regency period mahogany serpentine-outline chest of drawers .

Figured mahogany chest of 2 short and 2 long drawers with serpentine-shaped front and cross-banded top with box-wood string edges and canted corners. Fitted with original circular brass decorative back-plate ring handles , brass key escutcheons and locks (no key) .

The cock-beaded cedar and mahogany-lined drawers with quarter dust-beaded corner interiors and well-selected figured flame mahogany ‘book-matched’ veneered fronts.

Gently graduated drawer depths , 7” to 8.5 and 9.5” .

Raised on elegant swept bracket feet , the base with a shaped apron and a box-wood inlaid line .

In excellent original condition with only minor historic ring marks to the top commensurate with age , use and purpose. Retaining original polished finish and patina , the top with a mellow , faded colour and contrasting cross-banding .

A well-proportioned mahogany chest of drawers combining practical storage with Regency period elegance .Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops ready to use.

H 37”

W 41”

D 21”

England c. 1820

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:

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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.