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Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
An early 19th century Gillows Ladies writing desk or Bonheur de Jour. Raised on 4 reeded legs and waterfall open shelves to the upper with faux bamboo supports. The single drawer retains the original pulls and hardware and reveals a small writing slope and storage compartments.
The drawer stamped Gillow of Lancaster. English c1820
Internal Reference: 1394
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1124962
Dateline of this antique is 1800
Height is 124cm (48.8inches)Width is 69cm (27.2inches)Depth is 46cm (18.1inches)
Antique SA1124962 shown on this page was made in 1800. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1800
ANTIQUE SA1124962
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th Century.
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07926 880796
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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