Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Linen-press of Small Proportions.

Late C18th George III period mahogany linen-press of small proportions.

Good classical design Georgian period mahogany 2-door cupboard linen-press over a chest base fitted with traditional arrangement of 2 short over 2 long graduated drawers . The panelled doors fitted moulded decoration with re-entrant corner detail . The doors fitted with original brass bolts , working lock and key.

The interior fitted with 3 original adjustable height mahogany-faced oak-lined sliding trays with shaped sides , for storage of linen or clothes. The oak-lined drawers fitted with all original cast-brass ‘swan-neck’ drop handles and brass key escutcheons.

Retains all locks and original working steel key . All drawers and slides retaining original blue paper lining .

The moulded cornice with flame-veneered banding with carved architectural dentil detail above .

The whole raised on it’s original bracket feet.

In excellent original , as found , ‘countryhouse’ condition . Retains it’s original ‘skin’ and polished surface which has achieved a good rich colour and patina.

H 72”

D 24”

W 48”

England c.1770

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.