Description

Early C19th Regency period rosewood etagere/ bookcase/canterbury/folio-stand/'vide-poche'/bedside stand, of unusual form . Useful 'tray-top' or galleried ,etagere fitted with two mahogany-lined drawers and slatted divisions . Totally original condition and made from well-selected highly-figured rosewood . The front with turned column uprights which are repeated to the panelled/enclosed back .Turned legs fitted with original brass cup-castors (whilst the sprocket revolves the wheels themselves are seized from wear and age ), the drawers with their original ,quality cast-brass lion-mask knob handles.
A highly-useful piece of small-scale Regency furniture with a myriad of possible functions. Would work equally well as a piece of occasional furniture in a reception or drawing room, or as a bedside table /night-stand.
Excellent condition , cleaned and waxed ready to use. Some minor marks to top commensurate with age and use .
W 15"
D 12"
H 32"
Tray-top 2" deep
England c.1820
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: ML162