Description

Late C19th Chinese carved hardwood tripod table of rare form . Heavily-carved rectangular top tripod base occasional table of Anglo-influenced form . Inset burr thuya-wood or root-wood panel top ,with well-carved edge and pierced frieze. Supported on three 'umbrella' style brackets onto a carved columnar shaft with lobed bulbous section, terminating in three swept legs with carved and incised decoration onto stylised carved claw feet. Heavy quality 'hongmu' timber of rich dark colour and intensity . A scarce table design for Chinese furniture , of a form not seen before by us .Cleaned and waxed.
H 29.5"
Top 17" x 15"
China c.1880
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 .
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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 .
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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.
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