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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows
Prior and Willis
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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Stamped Gillows

A 19th-century mahogany bow front chest of drawers stamped Gillows, which showcases attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a wonderful statement piece in the right setting. Stamped “Gillows” to the leading edge of the top right-hand drawer, this large, impressive piece offers six drawers of generous storage.

Features & Craftsmanship

19th century

Mahogany and softwood construction with selected flame mahogany veneers and boxwood line inlays

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Stamped Gillows, London

Dimensions

Width: 108 cm Depth: 55 cm Height: 128 cm

Condition Report

In very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including minor historic marks, knocks, repairs, and alterations consistent with functional period furniture.

Locks untested, no keys supplied.

Mahogany lined drawers slide freely.

No woodworm holes.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8825

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A fantastic example of 19th-century craftsmanship — elegant, practical, and full of Georgian refinement.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178451
Dealers Internal Reference
8825
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Stamped Gillows
A 19th-century mahogany bow front chest of drawers stamped Gillows, which showcases attractive age, colour, and patina.
Prior and Willis

Full of charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a wonderful statement piece in the right setting. Stamped “Gillows” to the leading edge of the top right-hand drawer, this large, impressive piece offers six drawers of generous storage.

fig 1. A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows

Features & Craftsmanship

19th century

Mahogany and softwood construction with selected flame mahogany veneers and boxwood line inlays

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Stamped Gillows, London

Dimensions

Width: 108 cm Depth: 55 cm Height: 128 cm

fig 2. A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows

Condition Report

In very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including minor historic marks, knocks, repairs, and alterations consistent with functional period furniture.

Locks untested, no keys supplied.

fig 3. A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows

Mahogany lined drawers slide freely.

No woodworm holes.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8825

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A fantastic example of 19th-century craftsmanship — elegant, practical, and full of Georgian refinement.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178451
Dealers Internal Ref
8825
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing.

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows

Archive II A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing. View II
Archive III A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing. View III
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A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing.
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows
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A nineteenth century mahogany bow front chest of drawers with two short over three long graduated drawers, featuring turned timber handles and delicate boxwood stringing.
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A bow front chest of drawers features a gently convex curved front section, designed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries to soften room angles and offer increased drawer depth at the centre.

Cabinetmakers utilised flame mahogany veneers on primary surfaces, often accentuating drawer edges with boxwood or ebony stringing, whilst using solid oak or pine as secondary timbers for drawer linings and carcass framing.

Authentic period chests display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, hand-sawn pine or oak backboard panels, natural shrinkage lines along the veneer, and period-correct brass or turned timber handles.

Position the piece as an anchor in a bedroom or hallway, pairing the rich mahogany timber tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary abstract artwork above, and minimalist ceramic accessories on top.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking and fading.
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