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Early C19th Late George III Period Miniature Mahogany Bow-front Chest of Drawers.
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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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Early C19th Late George III Period Miniature Mahogany Bow-front Chest of Drawers.

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C19th late George III period miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers.

Miniature scale apprentice piece or perhaps sales-man’s sample mahogany chest of 2 long and 2 short drawers . Raised on swept bracket style feet with a shaped apron. The front top edge with a banded frieze and with ‘barbers-pole’ chequered string line inlay .

The drawers fitted with their original miniature brass ‘axe-head’ style drawer pulls and brass key escutcheons . The drawers lined with a mixture of finely-cut thin mahogany and oak , the underside of the carcass of traditional blocked construction.

The bow-front outline top with an excellent original colour and patina with no splits or damage.

An interesting and collectible skilfully-made Georgian period scale model , which could be used as a trinket or jewellery chest .

In excellent original condition with a consistent rich colour and patination .

H 12”

W 12”

D 7.5”

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Miniature Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 06717894
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-sawn pine bottom board: typical joinery before mechanical circular saws.
Glued pine supporting blocks behind bracket feet: traditional early cabinetmaking practice.
Barber's pole chequer stringing: decorative detail favoured around 1800.
Even darkening and shrinkage on the underside: untouched age across two centuries.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA816842
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 217
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
Early C19th late George III period miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers.
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Miniature scale apprentice piece or perhaps sales-man’s sample mahogany chest of 2 long and 2 short drawers.
M Lees and Sons

. Raised on swept bracket style feet with a shaped apron. The front top edge with a banded frieze and with ‘barbers-pole’ chequered string line inlay .

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring brass ring handles and keyholes.
fig 1. Early C19th Late George III Period Miniature Mahogany Bow-front Chest of Drawers.

The drawers fitted with their original miniature brass ‘axe-head’ style drawer pulls and brass key escutcheons . The drawers lined with a mixture of finely-cut thin mahogany and oak , the underside of the carcass of traditional blocked construction.

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring brass ring handles and keyholes.
fig 2. Early C19th Late George III Period Miniature Mahogany Bow-front Chest of Drawers.

The bow-front outline top with an excellent original colour and patina with no splits or damage.

An interesting and collectible skilfully-made Georgian period scale model , which could be used as a trinket or jewellery chest .

In excellent original condition with a consistent rich colour and patination .

H 12”

W 12”

D 7.5”

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Miniature Mahogany Bowfront Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 06717894
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-sawn pine bottom board: typical joinery before mechanical circular saws.
Glued pine supporting blocks behind bracket feet: traditional early cabinetmaking practice.
Barber's pole chequer stringing: decorative detail favoured around 1800.
Even darkening and shrinkage on the underside: untouched age across two centuries.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA816842
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 217
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 An early nineteenth-century miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring brass ring handles and keyholes.

Early C19th Late George III Period Miniature Mahogany Bow-front Chest of Drawers.

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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 370
Items Sold 1,602
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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An early nineteenth-century miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers featuring brass ring handles and keyholes.
Early C19th late George III period miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Furniture
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Brass ring handles, Inlay stringing, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

An early nineteenth-century miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers stands as a Georgian period apprentice piece or salesman's sample, finished in a dark brown timber with an original rich colour and patination. The front top edge displays a banded frieze and barbers-pole chequered string line inlay, above two short drawers and two long drawers fitted with miniature brass axe-head style drawer pulls and brass key escutcheons. The carcass rests on swept bracket feet with a shaped apron, showing no splits or damage across its polished surfaces. Measuring 30 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 19 cm deep, this scale model serves practically today as a trinket or jewellery chest placed upon a sideboard top within a gentleman's library or dressing room. Traditional block construction supports the underside, while finely-cut thin mahogany and oak line the interiors of each drawer. The curved outline carries smooth grain patterns across the timber, complemented by small keyholes centered above the drawer pulls. Collectors appreciate the intact hardware and proportioned scale of this portable furniture piece, which brings antique character to modern interiors without occupying significant surface space.

FAQs

Produced during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, miniature chests were crafted as cabinetmakers apprentice pieces, salesman samples, or luxury desktop items designed for storing small valuables.

Fine-grained mahogany, satinwood, and fruitwoods were commonly utilised, often finished with brass drop ring handles, fine stringing, and hand-cut pine or oak drawer linings.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, natural oxidisation on unpainted wood surfaces, original locks or escutcheons, and signs of hand-planed timber work.

Display the piece on a sideboard, dressing table, or desk surface to function as a refined organiser for jewellery or stationery while adding historic depth to the space.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the woods natural patina.
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