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George III / George IV Rosewood Library Writing Table, Stamped “Gillows . Lancaster”
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George III / George IV Rosewood Library Writing Table, Stamped “Gillows . Lancaster”

18th century
Sold 7 May 2025 · Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A superb George III / George IV Rosewood Library Writing Table, stamped Gillows of Lancaster to the front of the drawer. With an inset gilt tooled and embossed green-leather writing surface within a gadrooned border above a long mahogany lined drawer on baluster and turned supports with gadrooned Socles, sledge bases and scrolled feet with recessed castors. Structurally sound.

Date: c.1795-1825

Dimensions: w: 104 cm. d: 75 cm. h: 74 cm

The “Gillows . Lancaster” struck mark is known to have been used on narrow drawer fronts (as with this example) between 1795 & 1825. See (Volume I) p.94-95, Susan E. Stuart “Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840”. Other examples of similar designs can be found in the same publication (Volume II) p.376 (plate GG69) & p.396 (plate GG27).

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Rosewood Library Table to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1129884
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1697/Q
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Description
A superb George III / George IV Rosewood Library Writing Table, stamped Gillows of Lancaster to the front of the drawer. With an inset gilt tooled and embossed green-leather writing surface within a gadrooned border above a long mahogany lined drawer on baluster and turned supports with gadrooned Socles, sledge bases and scrolled feet with recessed castors. Structurally sound.
fig 1. An antique rosewood library writing table featuring a green leather top with gilt tooling and carved columnar supports.
fig 1. George III / George IV Rosewood Library Writing Table, Stamped “Gillows . Lancaster”

Date: c.1795-1825

Dimensions: w: 104 cm. d: 75 cm. h: 74 cm

The “Gillows .

“
Lancaster” struck mark is known to have been used on narrow drawer fronts (as with this example) between 1795 & 1825.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

See (Volume I) p.94-95, Susan E. Stuart “Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840”. Other examples of similar designs can be found in the same publication (Volume II) p.376 (plate GG69) & p.396 (plate GG27).

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Rosewood Library Table to the Georgian era.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129884
Dealers Internal Ref
1697/Q
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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An antique rosewood library writing table featuring a green leather top with gilt tooling and carved columnar supports.
George III / George IV Rosewood Library Writing Table, stamped “Gillows . Lancaster”
Ref: SA1129884
An antique rosewood library writing table featuring a green leather top with gilt tooling and carved columnar supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialRosewood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsReeded edge, Carved pillar supports, Scroll feet, Gilt-tooled leather
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

A George III library table is a freestanding piece of furniture produced during the reign of King George III, typically crafted from high-grade timbers such as mahogany or rosewood, featuring a finished back to allow placement in the centre of a room.

These tables were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany and rosewood, frequently incorporating inset tooled leather writing surfaces and secondary timbers such as oak or pine for internal framing.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, patination consistent with age, and occasionally maker stamps or labels from notable cabinet makers.

An antique library table functions effectively as a central freestanding desk in a home office or study, paired with minimalist contemporary seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Rosewood should be maintained with traditional beeswax to nourish the grain, while inset leather writing surfaces require specialised leather dressings applied sparingly to prevent drying and cracking.
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