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Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Table with Inset Marble Top .
M Lees and Sons
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M Lees and Sons

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Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Table with Inset Marble Top .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood table with inset marble top .

Heavily carved and pierced Chinese hardwood ‘hongmu’ table with rouge marble inset circular top . Carved ‘gadroon’ edge surround above a carved and pierced frieze, raised on a heavily carved and open-work central column support featuring a coiled dragon amidst carved stylised clouds or waves. The whole supported on three heavily-carved shaped legs with dragon’s claw feet.

High quality densely-grained timber throughout with a well-selected figured pink/rouge marble top.

In excellent original condition with a slightly mellow faded colour and patina. Minor shrinkage crack to carved column . No cracks or damage to the inset marble top .

* a table of similar design and scale sold Christie’s London 24/2/2015 Lot no.34 £5000

H 31”

W 20”

D 20”

China c.1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA990508
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 236
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 C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood table with inset marble top .

Heavily carved and pierced Chinese hardwood ‘hongmu’ table with rouge marble inset circular top .

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Carved ‘gadroon’ edge surround above a carved and pierced frieze, raised on a heavily carved and open-work central column support featuring a coiled dragon amidst carved stylised clouds or waves.
M Lees and Sons

The whole supported on three heavily-carved shaped legs with dragon’s claw feet.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century Chinese dark hardwood occasional table featuring a round inset marble top, intricately carved dragon column, and a tripod base.
fig 1. Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Table with Inset Marble Top .

High quality densely-grained timber throughout with a well-selected figured pink/rouge marble top.

In excellent original condition with a slightly mellow faded colour and patina. Minor shrinkage crack to carved column . No cracks or damage to the inset marble top .

a table of similar design and scale sold Christie’s London 24/2/2015 Lot no.34 £5000

H 31”

W 20”

D 20”

China c.1890

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA990508
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 236
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2013
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A late nineteenth-century Chinese dark hardwood occasional table featuring a round inset marble top, intricately carved dragon column, and a tripod base.
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Late Qing Dynasty furniture from the late nineteenth century frequently features dense relief carving, elaborate symbolic motifs such as dragons, and the integration of natural stone inlays like marble.

These tables are traditionally crafted from dense tropical hardwoods such as rosewood, zitan, or hongmu, paired with inset polished marble slabs selected for their natural cloud-like grain.

Authentic pieces exhibit traditional mortise and tenon joinery without modern screws, hand-carved sculptural details with natural wear, and stone slabs fitted into hand-cut timber rebates.

Position the piece as a focal accent in a hallway, bay window, or living room alcove, pairing dark timber tones with neutral walls and minimalist surrounding decor to highlight the woodwork.

Dust intricate carvings regularly using a soft dry brush, keep the frame away from central heating sources to prevent wood movement, and wipe marble surfaces with pH-neutral stone cleaners.
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