Description

Early C19th late George III period miniature mahogany bow-front chest of drawers.
Miniature scale apprentice piece or perhaps sales-man�s sample mahogany chest of 2 long and 2 short drawers . Raised on swept bracket style feet with a shaped apron. The front top edge with a banded frieze and with �barbers-pole� chequered string line inlay .
The drawers fitted with their original miniature brass �axe-head� style drawer pulls and brass key escutcheons . The drawers lined with a mixture of finely-cut thin mahogany and oak , the underside of the carcass of traditional blocked construction.
The bow-front outline top with an excellent original colour and patina with no splits or damage.
An interesting and collectible skilfully-made Georgian period scale model , which could be used as a trinket or jewellery chest .
In excellent original condition with a consistent rich colour and patination .
H 12�
W 12�
D 7.5�
England c.1800
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 .
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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 .
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