Description

Early C19th Regency period brass-inlaid and brass-mounted mahogany drop-leaf sofa table .
Stylish mahogany sofa table on scrolled end supports with double turned and carved wrythen uprights. Inlaid with broad brass-line stringing or banding, and with gilt-brass beading on the edges , the ends with brass rosette mounts .
The table ends joined by 2 elegant brass-line inlaid �hoop� stretchers , providing strength and stability in addition to their decorative and stylish appeal .
The scrolling legs terminating with original brass castors. Of free-standing form , the frieze fitted with 2 drawers , the reverse with corresponding �dummy� drawer fronts. The drawers all fitted with sympathetic old replacement cast-brass knob pull handles .
The drawers lined in ash which almost certainly points to the table having been made in Scotland, the sophisticated design probably of Edinburgh manufacture . High quality cabinet-making throughout, the drawer linings with superbly-executed dove-tail joints .
In excellent original condition, with a consistent mellow faded patina . All brass inlay present with no damage, losses or repairs.
H 28�
W 36� ( 66� when fully open )
D 27�
Scotland 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.
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