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Large 19th C Gillows Breakfront Library Bookcase
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Large 19th C Gillows Breakfront Library Bookcase

18th century
Description

A superb early 19th century Mahogany bookcase attributed to Gillows. This beautiful bookcase having an ogee moulded cornice with Lancet Gothic glazed doors, retaining the original glass and Mahogany fronted adjustable shelves, the back panels covered in a burnt orange silk fabric. The base of the bookcase having a centre section with re-entrant panelled moulded doors. These doors open to reveal the original trays which are all Oak lined. Flanked by graduated drawers, also Oak lined with turned knob handles and original escutcheons. The whole raised on a moulded plinth. Wonderful colour with a rich lustre and original finish. Circa 1810.

Stamped by Abraham Solomon, a furniture broker at 59 Great Queen Street, London. Various known pieces of Gillows furniture dating from 1780 - 1840 are stamped "A Solomon, 59 Gt Queen St". He was well known to retail pieces new or second hand.

Dimensions: Height: 260 cm - 102 Inches, Width: 282 cm - 111 Inches, Depth: 49 cm - 19 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
282cm (111.02")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084498
Description
A superb early 19th century Mahogany bookcase attributed to Gillows. This beautiful bookcase having an ogee moulded cornice with Lancet Gothic glazed doors, retaining the original glass and Mahogany fronted adjustable shelves, the back panels covered in a burnt orange silk fabric. The base of the bookcase having a centre section with re-entrant panelled moulded doors. These doors open to reveal the original trays which are all Oak lined. Flanked by graduated drawers, also Oak lined with turned knob handles and original escutcheons. The whole raised on a moulded plinth. Wonderful colour with a rich lustre and original finish. Circa 1810.

Stamped by Abraham Solomon, a furniture broker at 59 Great Queen Street, London.

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Various known pieces of Gillows furniture dating from 1780 - 1840 are stamped "A Solomon, 59 Gt Queen St".
William James Antiques

He was well known to retail pieces new or second hand.

Dimensions: Height: 260 cm - 102 Inches, Width: 282 cm - 111 Inches, Depth: 49 cm - 19 Inches

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
282cm (111.02")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084498
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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William James Antiques
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