Description

Late C18th George III period mahogany �Channel Islands� or Jersey wardrobe of traditional �breakdown� construction and format.
Fitted with 2 doors having triple fielded panels with box line inlaid decoration, the moulded cornice having a band of inlaid chequer decoration above a frieze with a line of further subtle inlaid decoration. The doors each fitted with a decorative brass escutcheon.
The sides of panelled construction and slotted into the single piece base , the whole raised on bracket feet. The rear having 2 panelled backboards .
The interior fitted with a removable shelf and brass hooks , the brass hanging rail at present deficient but will be replaced prior to sale .
These types of wardrobes , seemingly unique to The Channel Islands region , were designed and constructed to be easily dismantled and re-assembled allowing ease of transportation and movement. Because of these design features it makes the wardrobe very easy to install and accessible to stairs and tight areas . The original practical �flat-pack� wardrobe.
In fresh-to-market, �country-house� condition , though all complete and having achieved a rich colour and patina.
This Georgian mahogany wardrobe be cleaned, waxed and checked for ease of handling and use , in our workshops prior to sale and delivery. On site re-assembly can be arranged, depending on destination.
Of practical scale and proportions with the added benefit of ease of movement.
H 72�
W 42�
D 20�
Channel Islands , probably Jersey c.1790
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:
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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.
Internal Ref: ML 263