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Early C19th George IV Period Figured Rosewood Sewing Or Work-table In The Manner Of Gillows Of Lancaster .

£1,250    $1,595    €1,504
Early C19th George IV period figured rosewood sewing or work table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
 
High quality bow-ended rectangular sewing table of free-standing form , fitted with a shallow mahogany-lined frieze drawer above a pull-out solid box or ‘bag’ compartment . Fitted with a circular brass escutcheon, original lock and key which operates and locks both the drawer and the box simultaneously . The waist edge with carved elongated ‘bead and reel’ type moulding .
 
Raised on twin carved and ring-turned end supports with a central circular carved boss and having applied paterae detail , joined by a lateral turned stretcher. The shaped splayed legs fitted with well-patinated ‘bronzed’ shapely scrolled brass box-toe castors .
 
The shaped trapezoidal box compartment covered ,and also lined , in old rose-pink self-patterned silk taffeta , although having some historic marks and wear , highly-serviceable and being complimentary to the colour of the timber .
 
Highly figured rosewood with a rich colour and patina having original polished surface .
 
In excellent original condition , the design and quality leading to a strong attribution to the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster .
 
H 29.5”
 
W 30”
 
D 18”
 
England c.1825
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
 
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
 
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Antique #SA1060434, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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