Fine Late C18th George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard of Compact Proportions.

Fine late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany serpentine front sideboard of compact proportions.

Raised on 6 elegant finely-drawn square tapering legs terminating with elongated spade type feet . Fitted with 3 oak-lined drawers , comprising a deep drawer to each end and a long centre drawer, all with satinwood crossbanding and retaining their original patinated brass ring handles . The end drawers with satinwood crossbanded oval panels , with cross-banding and boxwood string inlay . The bowed centre with a shaped frieze above the ‘kneehole’ .The legs all with corresponding boxwood string inlay .

The serpentine outline top with a boxwood strung edge , broad satinwood crossbanding decorated with trailing floral penwork decoration. The single piece figured mahogany top with minor historic water-marks but crucially retaining the original polished surface which has achieved an excellent mellow colour.

The rear of the sideboard fitted with a decorative patinated brass rail three-quarter gallery upstand with classical urn finials and scroll-work side returns .

The whole in excellent original ‘as found ‘ condition with a consistent pleasing colour and patina.

A classic late C18th mahogany sideboard of practical and compact scale and proportions.

H (mahogany top) 37”

W 51”

D 27”

England c.1780

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 .

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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 .

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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.