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Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Sewing or Work-table .
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Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Sewing or Work-table .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C19th George IV period mahogany sewing or work-table .

Fine quality rectangular work-table with a fitted and divided compartmentalised top drawer for sewing accessories, and with a sliding shaped mahogany needlework ‘basket’ below. The drawer fitted original ebonised knob drawer pulls and with original lock and key , together with a small interior brass bolt which secures the sliding compartment beneath.

The table being of free-standing form and veneered in highly-figured ‘flame’ mahogany .

Raised on flat ‘standard’ end supports with carved corbel brackets and shaped ‘sabre’ type legs fitted with original brass castors, united by a shaped stretcher . The top with a simple ‘thumb-moulded’ edge and gently rounded corners .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready to use .

H 28”

W 27”

D 18”

England c. 1825

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George IV Mahogany Work Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 06791485
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Flame mahogany veneers across the top: skilled cabinet work from the 1820s.
Hand-cut dovetails on thin mahogany drawer sides: early nineteenth-century making.
Sliding tapered well under the drawer: typical sewing table arrangement of the period.
Original brass castors on swept sabre legs: standard George IV hardware.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA827355
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 218
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 George IV period mahogany sewing or work-table .
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Fine quality rectangular work-table with a fitted and divided compartmentalised top drawer for sewing accessories, and with a sliding shaped mahogany needlework ‘basket’ below.
M Lees and Sons

The drawer fitted original ebonised knob drawer pulls and with original lock and key , together with a small interior brass bolt which secures the sliding compartment beneath.

fig 1. A George IV mahogany work table featuring a single drawer with turned knobs, a tapered lower well, carved trestle supports, and brass castors.
fig 1. Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Sewing or Work-table .

The table being of free-standing form and veneered in highly-figured ‘flame’ mahogany .

Raised on flat ‘standard’ end supports with carved corbel brackets and shaped ‘sabre’ type legs fitted with original brass castors, united by a shaped stretcher . The top with a simple ‘thumb-moulded’ edge and gently rounded corners .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready to use .

H 28”

W 27”

D 18”

England c. 1825

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George IV Mahogany Work Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 06791485
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Flame mahogany veneers across the top: skilled cabinet work from the 1820s.
Hand-cut dovetails on thin mahogany drawer sides: early nineteenth-century making.
Sliding tapered well under the drawer: typical sewing table arrangement of the period.
Original brass castors on swept sabre legs: standard George IV hardware.

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
70cm (27.56")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA827355
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 218
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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M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A George IV mahogany work table featuring a single drawer with turned knobs, a tapered lower well, carved trestle supports, and brass castors.
Early C19th George IV period mahogany sewing or work-table .
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered well, scrolled stretcher, splayed legs, flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This early 19th-century George IV period side table is constructed from rich warm brown flame mahogany veneer with brass hardware. The rectangular top has gently rounded corners and a simple thumb-moulded edge above a single compartmentalised top drawer fitted with original ebonised turned knob handles, an original lock, key, and a small interior brass bolt. Below the drawer sits a sliding shaped mahogany needlework well. The structure is raised on flat standard end supports featuring carved corbel brackets, a scrolled stretcher running between the legs, splayed sabre feet, and original brass castors. Measuring 70 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, this free-standing sewing or work-table fits functionally at the end of a sofa or beside a chair in a living room, study, or bedroom. It provides surface display space alongside enclosed storage for sewing accessories, needles, or small daily items within both the top drawer and the sliding lower well.

FAQs

A George IV work table is a small occasional table designed in Great Britain during the 1820s, constructed primarily for needlework and domestic storage with drawers and a lower well or pouch.

These tables were typically constructed using solid mahogany or rosewood framing, dressed with decorative flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut drawer joinery, turned wood or brass handles, and brass castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn drawer linings, period-correct brass castors, natural timber shrinkage around veneered panels, and subtle wear patterns along the feet and stretchers.

Owing to its compact footprint, this piece serves effectively as an accent side table beside a sofa, a hallway console table, or an occasional bedside table in contemporary living spaces.

Position the item away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer lifting, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to maintain the timber patina.
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