Description

C19th William IV period rosewood canterbury.
Stylish classically-inspired canterbury or magazine rack , after a design by J.C.Loudon as published in his work of 1833 "Encyclopaedia of Cottage,Farm and Villa Architecture and Furniture ". John Claudius Loudon 1783-1843 ,was a Scottish-born landscape gardener and architect , and an arbiter of taste and design during this period.
Single mahogany-lined drawer with knob handle, beneath stylised carved laurel-wreath centre-piece. Classically-inspired carved X-frame laurel wreath 3-division design, standing on turned legs with original gilded brass castors.
In original condition throughout , good rich colour and patina to the beautifully figured rosewood .
No splits , damage or repairs.
W 20"
H 20"
D 15"
England c.1835.
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 .
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: MLBO 1310