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Superb Gillows Att. Rosewood Whatnot / Reading Stand
John Howkins Antiques
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Superb Gillows Att. Rosewood Whatnot / Reading Stand

19th century
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Superb George IV freestanding rosewood 4 tier whatnot attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. Crafted from beautifully figured rosewood and having a ratcheted adjustable reading shelf and retaining its original and removable book rest. The 4 shelves are supported by well turned and tulip carved columns, the lower shelf over a mahogany lined drawer with original turned pulls. The whatnot is raised on short turned legs and brass cup casters. Condition- Very good and original with slight warp to the reading shelf but nothing serious, there are the remains of 2 labels on the underside of 2 shelves . Dimensions:- Height…43’’/ 109cm. Width…20’’/ 51cm. Depth…17.5’’/ 44.5cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Rosewood Reading Whatnot Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1115029
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24688
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Superb George IV freestanding rosewood 4 tier whatnot attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
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Crafted from beautifully figured rosewood and having a ratcheted adjustable reading shelf and retaining its original and removable book rest.
John Howkins Antiques

The 4 shelves are supported by well turned and tulip carved columns, the lower shelf over a mahogany lined drawer with original turned pulls. The whatnot is raised on short turned legs and brass cup casters. Condition- Very good and original with slight warp to the reading shelf but nothing serious, there are the remains of 2 labels on the underside of 2 shelves . Dimensions:- Height…43’’/ 109cm. Width…20’’/ 51cm. Depth…17.5’’/ 44.5cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Rosewood Reading Whatnot Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115029
Dealers Internal Ref
24688
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A four-tier rosewood whatnot featuring an adjustable angled top reading slope, fluted supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
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Archive I A four-tier rosewood whatnot featuring an adjustable angled top reading slope, fluted supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.

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A four-tier rosewood whatnot featuring an adjustable angled top reading slope, fluted supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
Superb Gillows Att. Rosewood Whatnot / Reading Stand
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A reading whatnot is a multi-tiered piece of occasional furniture developed in the late 18th and 19th centuries, designed to hold books, papers, or display items while incorporating an adjustable angled top tier to support reading or drawing.

19th-century examples were typically constructed from polished hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, incorporating hand-turned corner posts, brass ratchets for adjusting the slope, and brass castors at the feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit traditional joinery techniques including hand-cut dovetails on drawer joints, turned or fluted corner supports, original brass fittings, and wood surfaces showing natural age and patina.

A rosewood whatnot functions in a contemporary study, living room, or hallway as a vertical display stand for books, artwork, or ceramics, adding distinct wood grain and historical depth to modern schemes.

Position the item away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent wood shrinkage, clear surface dust with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish annually.
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