Description

Late C18th George III period Scottish mahogany serpentine-front sideboard .
A fine quality mahogany Sheraton-influenced design Scottish sideboard or serving table of elegant and impressive proportions.
Fitted with regional feature �staged� or stepped raised upper section and typical Scottish design �dot and hollow� boxwood inlay directly attributable to Edinburgh-based cabinet-makers of the period . The back fitted with the original brass rail �splash back� with decorative finials and shaped ends , designed to hold a curtain or cloth backing to protect the walls behind from spillages of food and drink during banqueting .
The serpentine outline front fitted with 3 frieze drawers , the shaped ends each with deep drawers fitted as cellarettes with bottle sections .
The whole raised on 6 tapering square section legs , terminating in �spade� feet . The drawers fitted with seemingly original oval back-plate brass handles .
Oak-lined drawers throughout , of highest quality construction and precise dove-tail joinery , with box-wood string inlay and edges. Drawers all retaining their original brass locks (keys missing) .
The stepped platform back of corresponding serpentine outline with matched curl veneers and corresponding box-wood stringing .
Excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Some historic ring marks, stains and blemishes to the top and the platform , minor crack/split to one end of top but crucially retains original surface and skin .
H (top) 37�
H (staging) 43�
D (staging in centre) 15"
H (full to rail top) 64�
H (kneehole) 30�
W (kneehole) 54"
W 84�
D 32�
Scotland c.1785
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 2201