Description

Mid C19th Irish carved mahogany �Gainsborough� library armchair in the mid C18th George II period style.
Elegant broad-seated carved mahogany armchair raised on shapely cabriole legs with shell-carved knees , onto carved trefoil pad feet . The shell carved carved rear cabriole legs having an exaggerated swept rake . The back having a serpentine top rail.
Outswept arms with leaf-carved detail to the supports, carved detail to the armrests and carved terminals , the base of the arm support having a carved shell motif detail .
A well-executed copy of an important mid C18th George II period armchair, constructed in a superior grade of selected Cuban mahogany which has achieved a rich period style colour and patina.
In strong , sound condition with no damage, breaks or repairs. Has been stripped to base cover really for re-covering in client�s own choice of fabric.
H 36�
W 24�
D 24�
Ireland c.1860
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 .
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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.
Internal Ref: ML 239