Magnificent early C19th William IV period Irish mahogany linen press .
Superb quality linen press or wardrobe with a flame-veneered mahogany panelled door top-section enclosing 5 original slides over a chest-of-drawers base .
Surmounted by a detachable cornice section with moulded edge and boarded top .
The upper section flanked by turned rope-twist upright columns to the shaped-top doors , the doors with central brass divider or ‘slamming’ strip . The stepped waist area with carved gadrooned detail edge .
The two short over two long drawers arrangement chest base all with cock-beaded edges , brass escutcheons and oak linings , all fitted with original exuberant cast gilt-brass rococo-design handles .
The verso with original panelled back-boards .
The whole raised on original turned and fluted carved feet .
An impressive and practical piece of furniture constructed to the highest quality. Superb colour and patina retaining
it’s original surface and finish
....
In excellent original condition, requiring only minimal restoration and conservation which will be carried out in our workshops prior to delivery.
H 82”
W 56”
D 24”
Ireland , possibly Cork c.1835
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.
Internal Reference: ML 221
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA867020
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 206cm (81.1inches)Width is 142cm (55.9inches)Depth is 60cm (23.6inches)
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