A Superb Matched Pair of Gillows Mahogany - Rosewood Work Tables.

Name: A Superb Matched Pair of Gillows Mahogany - Rosewood Work Tables.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1054012
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Stuart Nicolson Antiques

Description

A superb matched pair of Gillows work tables.

One table constructed from the finest quality mahogany & solid rosewood and veneered in highly figured decorative rosewood veneers. This table bears the pencil inscription of J Taylor.

TAYLOR, JOHN (1) is listed in the 1834-39 PL, P.274 (344/79).

He may have been the same Taylor who made a mahogany bookcase in June 1847 ( with Herbert) for Murray Esq, a customer of Ferguson & Co. ( 344/104, p.55-6, 15.6.1847; p.5554, 1.12.1948.

TAYLOR, JOHN (2) was apprenticed to William WHITEHEAD cabinet maker & upholsterer in 1847

The upper section with a discreet drawer at either end & a pull out sliding tray to fit a sewing box/ bag. ( this can be redone if required)

The top with a carved solid rosewood waved & scroll carved gallery.

The table supported on twin turned columns and supported on Chippendale style cabriole legs with concealed brass castors.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1054012

Dealers Notes

I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.

I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.

As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restoration be nessesary it will be sympathetically and skilfully carried out in house by myself.

If items are purchased with buy now option I shall do my very best to work with my courier to offer free delivery within most of UK mainland. (Some exclusions to locations may apply)

It has been noted that the system is rounding up measurements added in cm to the next nearest inch so if dimensions are critical for a particular space please work by the cm size listed of please ask.

Description

A superb matched pair of Gillows work tables.

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One table constructed from the finest quality mahogany & solid rosewood and veneered in highly figured decorative rosewood veneers.

Stuart Nicolson Antiques

This table bears the pencil inscription of J Taylor.

fig 1. A Superb matched pair of Gillows mahogany - rosewood work tables. — fig 1. A Superb Matched Pair of Gillows Mahogany - Rosewood Work Tables.

TAYLOR, JOHN (1) is listed in the 1834-39 PL, P.274 (344/79).

He may have been the same Taylor who made a mahogany bookcase in June 1847 ( with Herbert) for Murray Esq, a customer of Ferguson & Co. ( 344/104, p.55-6, 15.6.1847; p.5554, 1.12.1948.