Early C19th George IV period rosewood library table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
Elegant free-standing library table of ‘d-ended’ design, fitted with 4 drawers . The figured rosewood top above a frieze with ‘cock-beaded’ panel reserves with a carved moulding to the lower edge..
Raised on a cheval-type base with flat standard-end supports with corresponding beaded panel detail and scroll-carved quadrant blocks . The shaped legs fitted with original foliate-cast brass cap castors ,the base joined by a turned stretcher.
The opposing sides of double drawers having ‘cock-beaded’ edges , all fitted with their original turned knob-pulls , the drawers all having original brass locks and mahogany linings (keys lacking) . One drawer fitted with an original partition probably for pens or ink bottles.
A high quality library of practical scale and proportions in excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.
The design elements and quality of the table suggestin
...g a firm attribution to the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London .
H 30”
W 52”
D 24”
England c.1825
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Internal Reference: ML 239
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1012523
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 75cm (29.5inches)Width is 130cm (51.2inches)Depth is 60cm (23.6inches)
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