Description

Early C19th Regency period rosewood cross-banded mahogany drop-leaf sofa table .
Fresh-to-market �as found� countryhouse condition mahogany drop-leaf sofa table with an attractive pale uniformly sun-bleached top . Raised on quadruple reeded sabre supports fitted with original brass claw castors and acanthus leaf carved knees , the concave-sided quadrupite platform base with a central ring-turned column with alternating ebonised detail . The sides of the base with narrow rosewood cross-banded detail .
The frieze of the rectangular top fitted with 2 �blind� asymmetrical drawers with a central tablet and corresponding rosewood banded edges .
The flame-veneered mahogany top with a broad inset border of rosewood banding . The top having achieved an unusual and attractive uniform pale sun-bleached colour and patina through direct exposure to sunlight for a long period of its life .
The drop-leaf ends supported by twin shaped folding �fly� supports to each leaf .
Of free-standing form with corresponding divided frieze to the reverse without the fitting of drawers .
A classical design sofa table of practical proportions in good original condition with an unusual patina and �skin� to the top .
The top with some minor historic marks and rings commensurate with age , use and purpose.
H 26�
W 42�
D 22�
England 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.
Internal Ref: ML 214