Gravener Antiques

Description

A rare gilt music stool attributed to Gillows. Raised on scaly claw and ball feet with acanthus carved knees supporting a carved and reeded column. The seat revolves and is height adjustable by means of a threaded steel screw and retains its original horse hair upholstery with roll stitched edge. The stool is a very rare item which retains some of its original gilding. 510mm high (at its lowest setting) the seat is 330mm square and the feet have a 410mm diameter. English. Circa 1835.

N.B. A pair of tables by Gillows with identical feet are illustrated in Susan E Stuarts two volume books " Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840" Volume I, page 263, plate 267.
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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