Fine Quality Early C19th Regency Period Rosewood and Gilt Brass-mounted Chiffonier.

Fine quality early C19th Regency period rosewood and gilt brass-mounted chiffonier.

Figured rosewood 2-door side cabinet or chiffonier with raised shelf back . The doors fitted with elliptical interwoven brass grilles against figured rosewood panels . The edges of the door panels with decorative and well-cast gilded brass mouldings of lappet or ‘lambs-tongue’ design.

The shaped stile uprights with a gilt-brass acanthus leaf mount to the ‘shoulders’ . The panel reserves to the stiles below with patinated gilt-brass moulding and conforming gilded brass moulding to the base . Raised on the original turned feet with simulated faux rosewood graining and gilt-brass ring mounts .

The shelved back raised on turned gilded brass architectural column supports, and the back edge of the shelf with a pierced ‘gothic’ arch or lancet design gilt-brass three-quarter gallery. The back-board upstand support inset with a rectangular panel .

The doors enclosing a single rosewood veneer faced edge shelf on adjustable ‘ladder-rack’ slots . The interior reverse face of the doors decorated in faux rosewood grained decoration .

In excellent original condition throughout with a rich colour and patina. Minor historic scratches to top commensurate with age , use and purpose.

A fine cabinet of ‘High Regency’ period and design with great presence and combining the use of selected rosewood and gilded brass to provide great visual impact .

H (full) 46”

H ( cabinet base ) 34”

W 37”

D 17”

England c.1815

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.