Description

C19th mid-Victorian period figured and burr walnut library 'drum' table. Fitted with 4 opposing mahogany-lined frieze drawers all retaining original turned knob pulls ,and mounted upon a carved baluster vase column base with 3-splay carved cabriole leg supports fitted with concealed original brass castors. Thumb-moulded edge top fitted with a quality replacement hand-tooled gilt and 'blind'-tooled burgundy/claret leather insert with sympathetically aged surface. The rich burgundy leather centre with gilded band of outer classically-inspired motifs, an inner gold Iine and large central 'blind' motif , provides an arresting combination and contrast with the beautifully figured walnut veneered border.
The quality walnut veneers are of highly-figured and burr grain , whilst the base is carved from solid walnut .
A robustly constructed table on which top quality materials have been employed.
This table has been fully re-polished and refurbished in the traditional manner in our workshops.
A great hall ,library or centre table in ready-to-use condition.
Dia. 44"
Depth of top 5.5"
H 29.5"
England 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 .
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: ML1510