Description

Late C19th/early C20th Edwardian period decorated satinwood display cabinet or vitrine in the Adam revival style. Good quality painted neo-classical style decoration to well-figured satinwood cabinet . Serpentine front door and sides ,raised on tapering square section supports with 'spade' feet. Cross-banded throughout and mounted with a carved and painted detail classically-inspired pediment. The decoration featuring floral swags , trailing husks and sun-flower oval paterae.
The interior fitted with shaped shelves , and covered in the apparently original , clean material lining. Original brass fittings , lock and key.
Excellent colour and condition , with minor shrinkage cracks to the top bar of the shaped ends. The painted decoration in excellent condition , retaining its original colours.
A smart cabinet in which to house a collection of fine porcelain , silver or 'objets de virtu'.
H 58"
H (+ pediment) 64"
W 41"
D 17"
England c.1900
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: ML 164