A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table

Name: A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1013085
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Description

The base is attributed to Gillows, England circa 1820 and the top, Italy, circa 1820.

With its characteristically figured mahogany frieze, carved to the base and handsome design, this table typifies furniture in the George IV era produced by Gillows of Lancaster incorporating Italian marble specimen tops.

The circular Italian grand tour top inset with radiating bands of specimen marbles including amethyst, malachite, porphyry, pietra paescene, and agates with a central panel of lapis lazuli within a verde antico border, within a further border of statuary marble above a beaded and gadroon carved frieze. The baluster shaft is carved with acanthus and a base with a gadrooned edge, on triple acanthus-scrolled feet and recessed castors.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72.5cm (28.54")

Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1013085

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Description

The base is attributed to Gillows, England circa 1820 and the top, Italy, circa 1820.

With its characteristically figured mahogany frieze, carved to the base and handsome design, this table typifies furniture in the George IV era produced by Gillows of Lancaster incorporating Italian marble specimen tops.

The circular Italian grand tour top inset with radiating bands of specimen marbles including amethyst, malachite, porphyry, pietra paescene, and agates with a central panel of lapis lazuli within a verde antico border, within a further border of statuary marble above a beaded and gadroon carved frieze.

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The baluster shaft is carved with acanthus and a base with a gadrooned edge, on triple acanthus-scrolled feet and recessed castors.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72.5cm (28.54")

Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1013085

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