Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps/stool by Gillows Circa 1820

Name: Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps/stool by Gillows Circa 1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1167986
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Description

Strongly attributed to Gillows (but with no makers mark) The following extract is taken from ‘Gillows of Lancaster and London’ by Susan E Stuart.

….Gillow wrote to Lady Ibbetson of Denton Hall Yorkshire of a similar set “a library stool which also answered “the purpose of step ladder” ………. “in all 3ft tall by which a person may reach full 9ft…… We make other sorts but this is the most approved”…….. “a neat mahogany library stool & step ladder to open out of the inside with hinges made on purpose”…. The estimate sketch book 1784-87 illustrates a window stool and stepladder combined.

3ft Tall in total.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1167986

Dealers Internal Reference

22083

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Description

Strongly attributed to Gillows (but with no makers mark) The following extract is taken from ‘Gillows of Lancaster and London’ by Susan E Stuart.

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Gillow wrote to Lady Ibbetson of Denton Hall Yorkshire of a similar set “a library stool which also answered “the purpose of step ladder” ……….

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

“in all 3ft tall by which a person may reach full 9ft…… We make other sorts but this is the most approved”…….. “a neat mahogany library stool & step ladder to open out of the inside with hinges made on purpose”…. The estimate sketch book 1784-87 illustrates a window stool and stepladder combined.

3ft Tall in total.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1167986

Dealers Internal Ref

22083

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