Description

Interesting early C19th Regency period cast high-relief gilt-bronze lion’s mask on a gilded panel within a reeded ebonised frame , the verso with original trade label.
Well-cast gilded bronze stylised lion’s mask with open roaring mouth and a hirsute mane and beard . Mounted upon a gilt-wood panel, within a reeded and ebonised frame surround.
The verso bearing a pictorial and script written period paper trade label for “James Fry , No.13 High Street, CHELTENHAM” . The label with fascinating text listing the fact that they offer services including “gilding , looking glasses , mirrors, silvered and old frames , regilt , crystal and varnishing “ . “Varnishing in the best manner”.
Smart period decorative object with documented origin . Cheltenham being an important and fashionable spa town during the Regency period of the early nineteenth century.
Some historic wear and loss to the gilding on bronze mask and some minor loss to the gilding on wooden panel.
H 6”
W 6”
D 3”
England c.1810
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 225

Dimensions

Height = 15 cm (6")
Width = 15 cm (6")
Depth = 8 cm (3")