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A fine quality antique writing table from the early 19th Centaury
made by one of the most prestigious English furniture makers, Gillows
Lancaster.
The table is stamped in capital letters Gillows Lancaster to the
top edge of the right hand drawer. It is made from the best quality
mahogany and to the highest standards. The perfect proportions of
the table its elegance, style and great attention to detail are typical
of Gillows furniture.
It has a generously shaped raised back and a polished top with thumb
moulded edge. The frieze below is fitted with two cock beaded drawers
having the original turned wooden handles.The table stands on slender
turned and reeded legs with the original brass cup castors.
The design of both the legs and handles are associated with Gillows.
Condition The table is in excellent condition and has benefited from
cleaning and waxing to the body of the table with only the top needing
french polishing.
This very attractive and rare item of furniture is serviceable and
would grace any traditional home.
Gillows of Lancaster were the most celebrated of English furniture
makers established in the early 18th centaury. Their furniture is
very desirable and sought after due to the high quality and beautiful
design. Provenance This piece originally came from a convent in Malvern
Worcestershire, England.
Date : circa 1830
Dimensions:
Length: 42" - 97 cm
Depth: 20.5" - 52 cm
Height: 30" - 77 cm
Height to top of Raised Back: 39" 99cm
To Knee-hole: 25" - 64cm
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Our Reference: SN410
If you are interested in this Antique Gillows Writing Table please contact us or email us at burrellsdesks@yahoo.co.uk
quoting Reference SN410
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About Burrells Antique Desks:
We are a family antique business
selling English Antique Office Furniture for home, study,
library and office. We specialise in Antique Desks, Antique Writing Tables, Antique Library Tables, Desk Chairs and Library Chairs but
we also sell other Antique Furniture such as bookcases and antique clocks.
We stock antique furniture from most
English Periods; Regency, Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian. Our antique
desks, come in many styles such as Partners Desks, Pedestal Desks, Kidney Shaped Desks, Kneehole Desks, Writers
Desks, Secretary Desks and in wood varieties such as Mahogany, Oak,
Walnut, Burr Walnut and Rosewood.
