Description

Late C19th/early C20th walnut cabriole leg stool of early C18th design .
Boldly carved early Georgian-style walnut-framed stool of good , generous proportions . The carved walnut cabriole legs with shell-carved knees , leaf-carved ears and raised on powerful 'claw-and-ball' feet .
In excellent condition with a mellow ,aged honey-coloured patina and colour , almost indistinguishable in appearance from an early C18th original . The carved knees with period-style hand- carved chiselling to the under-frame .
Reupholstered and covered in our workshops using a sympathetic period-style figured damask fabric, with a 'piped' and rope-braid detail edge . Fitted with spaced gilt-brass decorative headed studs to the surround .
Would work equally well as a dressing stool , footstool or coffee table , to enhance a period style interior.
H 18"
W 25"
D 20"
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 1903