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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Office or Estate Cabinet with Original Gilded Lettering .
M Lees and Sons
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Office or Estate Cabinet with Original Gilded Lettering .

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C18th George III period mahogany office or estate cabinet with original gilded lettering.

The figured mahogany panelled two-door top-section enclosing an arrangement of drawers , adjustable shelves , divider compartments and pigeon-holes. The bank of drawers with original scripted gilt-lettering and fitted with lacquered brass inset handles. The doors polished on the inside, fitted with original gilt-brass hinges, brass and steel bolts , lock and key, with a central reeded brass strip .

The five long-drawer chest base section, painted with original gilt- letter indices . The drawer fronts fitted with turned mahogany knob-pulls . The mahogany-lined and cock-beaded edge drawers all fitted inside with sectional dividers , the whole raised on bracket feet. The flat top with a cross-banded edge and skirting-board overhang to rear .

Surmounted by an elegant stepped and moulded cornice .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.

A Georgian period cabinet of rare form and design, by repute having been removed from the offices of Lloyds Insurance Company, Cornhill , London. Acquired by the previous owners during the 1950’s .

H 95”

W 48”

D (base) 26”

England c.1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
288cm (113.39")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Estate Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA978432
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 234
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
Late C18th George III period mahogany office or estate cabinet with original gilded lettering.
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The figured mahogany panelled two-door top-section enclosing an arrangement of drawers , adjustable shelves , divider compartments and pigeon-holes.
M Lees and Sons

The bank of drawers with original scripted gilt-lettering and fitted with lacquered brass inset handles. The doors polished on the inside, fitted with original gilt-brass hinges, brass and steel bolts , lock and key, with a central reeded brass strip .

fig 1. A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering.
fig 1. Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Office or Estate Cabinet with Original Gilded Lettering .

The five long-drawer chest base section, painted with original gilt- letter indices . The drawer fronts fitted with turned mahogany knob-pulls . The mahogany-lined and cock-beaded edge drawers all fitted inside with sectional dividers , the whole raised on bracket feet. The flat top with a cross-banded edge and skirting-board overhang to rear .

fig 2. A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering.
fig 2. Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Office or Estate Cabinet with Original Gilded Lettering .

Surmounted by an elegant stepped and moulded cornice .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.

A Georgian period cabinet of rare form and design, by repute having been removed from the offices of Lloyds Insurance Company, Cornhill , London. Acquired by the previous owners during the 1950’s .

H 95”

W 48”

D (base) 26”

England c.1800

Height
288cm (113.39")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Estate Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA978432
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 234
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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Archive I A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering.

Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Office or Estate Cabinet with Original Gilded Lettering .

Archive II A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View II
Archive III A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View III
Archive IV A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View IV
Archive V A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View V
Archive VI A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View VI
Archive VII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View VII
Archive VIII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View VIII
Archive IX A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View IX
Archive X A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View X
Archive XI A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XI
Archive XII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XII
Archive XIII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XIII
Archive XIV A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XIV
Archive XV A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XV
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Archive XVII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XVII
Archive XVIII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XVIII
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Archive XX A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XX
Archive XXI A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXI
Archive XXII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXII
Archive XXIII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXIII
Archive XXIV A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXIV
Archive XXV A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXV
Archive XXVI A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXVI
Archive XXVII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXVII
Archive XXVIII A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXVIII
Archive XXIX A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXIX
Archive XXX A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXX
Archive XXXI A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering. View XXXI
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,590
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
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For Sale
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A late eighteenth-century George III mahogany estate cabinet featuring upper panel doors above drawers with gilded alphabetical lettering.
Late C18th George III period mahogany office or estate cabinet with original gilded lettering .
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An estate cabinet from the George III period (17601820) was designed for managing documents, account books, and deeds within large rural estates or commercial offices, frequently featuring indexed drawers or pigeonholes.

These cabinets were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, often incorporating brass lock plates, internal oak linings, and gilded or painted lettering for alphabetical organisation.

Authentic pieces display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, secondary timber linings such as pine or oak, period lock mechanisms, and natural hand-cut construction details rather than modern uniform machine work.

In modern interiors, an estate cabinet serves as a functional focal piece in a dedicated home office, library, or hallway, offering storage while adding architectural contrast to minimalist schemes.

Maintain the piece by dusting with a soft cloth, applying high-quality beeswax periodically along the wood grain, and placing it away from direct sunlight or severe humidity fluctuations to protect the timber and gilt details.
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