Fine C18th George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest-on-chest .

Fine C18th George III Chippendale period mahogany chest-on-chest .

A well-proportioned two-part mahogany chest-on-chest or ‘tall-boy’ standing on exaggerated shapely ogee bracket feet . Fitted 2 short and three long drawers to the upper section, above a three long drawer base.

The flat , panelled top above a dentil moulded cornice , the canted corners of the upper section with crisply-carved ‘blind-fret’ detail in the ‘Chinese Chippendale’ manner . The oak-lined ‘cock-beaded’ edge drawers fitted with rococo-style cast gilt-brass ‘swan-neck’ handles with pierced back-plates .

Fitted all original locks and ‘beaded’ brass key escutcheons (keys lacking ) .

In excellent original condition , having the original ‘skin’ and surface , and having achieved a rich colour and patina to the well-chosen grade of figured mahogany .

A capacious Georgian mahogany chest of practical scale , and of outstanding quality.

H 72”

W 42”

D 21”

England c.1760

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.