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Gillows Mahogany Writing Table
An exceptional George IV mahogany writing table, of rectangular form with rounded corners, and of pleasingly small proportions. The top has an attractive reeded edge and a small concealed pen tray with space for ink wells to the rear, accessed by a flip-up lid. The single drawer is oak lined with particularly finely detailed dove-tail joints, and has its original turned knob handles and a cock beaded edge. The corners and rear and side surfaces also have a cock bead moulding. The table is raised on particularly finely proportioned turned and fluted legs with original brass shoe castors.
Although not stamped by the maker, this table is attributable to Gillows of Lancaster by design and quality (see ’Gillows of Lancaster & London’, Susan E. Stuart P. 300).
About Gillows
Gillows – based in Lancaster in North West England – is rightly renowned as one of the greatest of English antique furniture makers. Uniquely for a provincial firm, it had showrooms and workshops in London. Its 18th and early 19th century furniture was known for a simplicity and concentration of line, and for clever use of convex and concave surfaces and planes. Their business connections with the West Indies allowed them access to the finest of exotic timbers.
Robert Gillow began making furniture around 1730 (succeeded by sons Richard and Robert, and later grandson Thomas), and developed first a national and then an international reputation as a supplier of quality furniture to the upper middle classes, the landed gentry, and the aristocracy. The company won commissions to furnish and decorate public buildings in Australia, South Africa, India, Russia, Germany, France and the U.S., and it also executed Pugin’s designs for London’s Palace of Westminster from 1840.
Gillows was one of the first companies to mark its furniture with a stamp or label, and it is possible to date much of its output according to the wording of these markings. It is generally held that these markings were for ‘stock’ items only, though it is estimated that up to 60% of their output was for private commissions and therefore not marked. It is sometimes possible, however, to attribute such furniture to Gillows by provenance, design, and quality.
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The Vinery, Poling,
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
Tel : 07894 814931
Non UK callers : +44 7894 814931
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Although not stamped by the maker, this table is attributable to Gillows of Lancaster by design and quality (see ’Gillows of Lancaster & London’, Susan E. Stuart P. 300).
About Gillows
Gillows – based in Lancaster in North West England – is rightly renowned as one of the greatest of English antique furniture makers. Uniquely for a provincial firm, it had showrooms and workshops in London. Its 18th and early 19th century furniture was known for a simplicity and concentration of line, and for clever use of convex and concave surfaces and planes. Their business connections with the West Indies allowed them access to the finest of exotic timbers.
Robert Gillow began making furniture around 1730 (succeeded by sons Richard and Robert, and later grandson Thomas), and developed first a national and then an international reputation as a supplier of quality furniture to the upper middle classes, the landed gentry, and the aristocracy. The company won commissions to furnish and decorate public buildings in Australia, South Africa, India, Russia, Germany, France and the U.S., and it also executed Pugin’s designs for London’s Palace of Westminster from 1840.
Gillows was one of the first companies to mark its furniture with a stamp or label, and it is possible to date much of its output according to the wording of these markings. It is generally held that these markings were for ‘stock’ items only, though it is estimated that up to 60% of their output was for private commissions and therefore not marked. It is sometimes possible, however, to attribute such furniture to Gillows by provenance, design, and quality.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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DimensionsWidth 32 ” (81cm) Depth 20” (51cm) Height 29” (74cm)
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1825.
Early 19th Century Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Maker Gillows
Condition This table is in absolutely original untouched condition, apart from a very small repair to one of the drawer handles. There are old marks, particularly to the top, as can be seen from the detail photographs. We will be happy to have these marks polished out inclusive of the price, but prefer to leave this choice to the discretion of the client.
Item code as161a509 / A8833
Status Sold
£3650.00 
$4881.88 
€4369.42 
$
€
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Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
Tel : 07894 814931
Non UK callers : +44 7894 814931
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