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.
I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almos
...t 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.Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1054012
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 74cm (29.1inches)Width is 70cm (27.6inches)Depth is 49cm (19.3inches)
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