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Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Office Or Estate Cabinet With Original Gilded Lettering .

£2,850    $3,556    €3,421
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
 
 
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 .
 
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Antique #SA978432, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
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