A superb quality George IV period mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster (not stamped). Of fine construction in solid mahogany with attractive mahogany veneers. With a sliding top, fitted with a brass gallery and a sumptuous leather writing surface complete with gilt tooled decorations. The lift up top opens to reveal an interior with 2 short drawers and 2 dummy drawers. The handle to one of the dummy drawers pulls out in order to release the hinged stationary tray. With a pair of pull-out slides and a series of 4 drawers to one side and 4 dummy drawers to the other side. All standing on solid turned bun feet. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, with a wonderful colour and patina. One drawer indistinctly signed to the underside.See Gillows'' Estimate Sketch Books pp. 3788 and 3953 for almost identical designs dated October 16th, 1830 and January 5th, 1833 respectively.See also Bonhams, London, The Gentleman''s Library Sale, Ja...