Description

Impressive late C18th George III period mahogany and satinwood linen press or wardrobe with 'swan-neck' pediment.
Smart late C18th mahogany 2-door linen press on chest-of-drawers base . The doors with well-figured satinwood oval panels and satinwood cross-banding , enclosing a cupboard fitted with 2 adjustable slide shelves.
Surmounted by a striking 'swan-neck' broken-arch pediment with pierced detail, satinwood fan paterae to the terminals and central raised stage . The frieze of the pediment inlaid with satinwood reserves .
The chest base fitted with 2 short and 2 long ,oak-lined drawers each with conforming satinwood cross-banded edges and 'cock-beading' . The whole raised on original shaped bracket feet . The brass plate handles being old replacements , which have been fitted to the original holes .
The interior of the top has been skilfully lined approximately 100 years ago with aromatic cedar or camphor-wood .
The interiors of the doors fitted with their original decorative brass bolts and quality brass hinges . Fitted with the original brass lock and escutcheon, supplied with the original 'bow-top' loop steel key .
In excellent original condition and with a wonderful glowing colour and patina, the golden satinwood contrasting with the darker mahogany.
Demonstrates design-feature influences from two of the leading influential English cabinet-makers of the late C18th, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheraton. The design of the pediment taking its inspiration from classicism and the Roman triumphal arch .
The whole made in 3 sections in the traditional manner, to aid moving and transportation.
H (full) 88"
W 48"
D 24"
England c. 1790
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 1907