Description

Magnificent early C19th William IV period Irish mahogany linen press .
Superb quality linen press or wardrobe with a flame-veneered mahogany panelled door top-section enclosing 5 original slides over a chest-of-drawers base .
Surmounted by a detachable cornice section with moulded edge and boarded top .
The upper section flanked by turned rope-twist upright columns to the shaped-top doors , the doors with central brass divider or �slamming� strip . The stepped waist area with carved gadrooned detail edge .
The two short over two long drawers arrangement chest base all with cock-beaded edges , brass escutcheons and oak linings , all fitted with original exuberant cast gilt-brass rococo-design handles .
The verso with original panelled back-boards .
The whole raised on original turned and fluted carved feet .
An impressive and practical piece of furniture constructed to the highest quality. Superb colour and patina retaining
it�s original surface and finish .
In excellent original condition, requiring only minimal restoration and conservation which will be carried out in our workshops prior to delivery.
H 82�
W 56�
D 24�
Ireland , possibly Cork c.1835
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 221