Description

Early C19th George IV period mahogany serving/console table. Boldly proportioned mahogany serving table fitted with 3 frieze drawers, raised on tapering reeded supports of unusual form with turned top-sections and rounded terminal feet. Wonderful rich patina throughout , with well-figured single-piece top above a heavily-moulded edge. All panelled friezes with shaped moulded detail .
The style of the table taking its inspiration from Classical Greek and Roman antiquity and architecture, the 'slab' design top alluding to a marble equivalent. A fashionable genre of design popularised by the classically-inspired drawings from the leading exponents of the period such as Thomas Hope ,Charles Heathcote-Tatham and Henry Holland.
Excellent original colour and condition . Completely flat with no splits, damage or restoration ,and of strong, robust construction.
The drawers fitted with quality old replacement oval ring-handles with decorative back-plates.
Cleaned and waxed.
H 35"
W 72"
D 29"
England c. 1825
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: ML1601