Description

Fine quality early C19th late George III period mahogany bookcase.
Fitted with 2 reeded-edge slim frieze drawers over 2 glazed brass-hinged doors enclosing 2 adjustable shelves with �ladder-racking� sides . The mahogany-lined drawers retaining their original cast brass �wreath� design ring handles.
The doors fitted with a central reeded brass strip , brass lock and working key ,and having square-section brass bolts. The doors having moulded reserves or panels to the side stiles with corresponding reserve panels above .
The whole having reeded mouldings and edges, raised on 4 elegantly turned feet. The figured mahogany top with a reeded edge and over-hang to the rear . The verso fitted with original fielded panel back-boards .
A smart Georgian period low or �dwarf� bookcase of restrained form and design, offering excellent capacity for books and objects . The choice and grade of mahogany, together with the design and overall quality of this bookcase point to a prestigious cabinet-making firm and perhaps allude to Gillows of Lancaster, although unmarked or stamped.
In excellent original condition with a rich original colour and patina. Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops .
H 40�
W 48�
D 17�
England c.1805
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.
Internal Ref: ML 268