Early C19th Regency Period Mahogany 4-Door ‘Dwarf’ Bookcase Cabinet of Breakfront Outline.

Early C19th Regency period mahogany 4-door ‘dwarf’ bookcase cabinet of breakfront outline.

Fine quality mahogany breakfront bookcase with 4 glazed doors , the interior fitted with original adjustable ‘ladder-racking’ mahogany shelves with scribed or moulded front edges . The doors fitted with original brass hinges and locks and working key , mounted with architectural turned column support uprights with block bases and turned capitals . The whole raised on a conforming breakfront-outline plinth base.

The highly-figured mahogany top with minor historic shrinkage ‘creases’ to the twin mahogany board construction at each end . Retains the original polished surface which has achieved a rich , consistent colour and patina.

A stylish and well-proportioned bookcase of restrained design , providing excellent practical storage for books and objects.

H 38”

W 60”

D 16” (centre)

England c.1820

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 .

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.