A Superb Burr Walnut Centre Table by Gillows of Lancaster

Name: A Superb Burr Walnut Centre Table by Gillows of Lancaster
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA173606
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Description

A superb burr walnut Victorian centre table by Gillows Of Lancaster. Having an oval top veneered in beautifully figured burr walnut with a Kingwood cross banded edge and goncalo alves moulding. The figured walnut frieze also cross banded in Kingwood. Raised on a beautiful baluster turned and carved stem with leaf carved solid walnut cabriole legs and inset brass castor's. This table is stamped Gillow & Co 344 to the table block. A stunning example of Gillows craftsmanship and the choice of timber and veneers are superb, CIRCA 1870

Gillows of Lancaster is renowned in the world of fine furniture, with antique cabinets by this Lancashire firm held in the same esteem as those of Sheraton and Chippendale. Gillows was producing antique dining chairs and other fine furniture for over 200 years – the majority of it for the aristocracy and upper classes. Tatton Park, in Cheshire, is a masterpiece of Gillows antiques, with over 200 privately commissioned pieces in their original setting. The company was established by Robert Gillow (1704-1772). Born in Fylde, Lancashire, he travelled to Lancaster to train as a cabinetmaker, initially working as a ship’s carpenter. Lancaster was a major trading port at this time, and Robert was able to forge important links with the West Indies, importing high quality mahogany from Jamaica, Cuba and the Honduras after setting up his business.

Dimensions: 51" wide x 42" deep x 29" high

Condition: This table is in beautifully re-stored condition

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Declaration

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA173606

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Description

A superb burr walnut Victorian centre table by Gillows Of Lancaster.

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Having an oval top veneered in beautifully figured burr walnut with a Kingwood cross banded edge and goncalo alves moulding.

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The figured walnut frieze also cross banded in Kingwood. Raised on a beautiful baluster turned and carved stem with leaf carved solid walnut cabriole legs and inset brass castor's. This table is stamped Gillow & Co 344 to the table block. A stunning example of Gillows craftsmanship and the choice of timber and veneers are superb, CIRCA 1870

fig 1. A Superb Burr Walnut Centre Table By Gillows Of Lancaster — fig 1. A Superb Burr Walnut Centre Table by Gillows of Lancaster

Gillows of Lancaster is renowned in the world of fine furniture, with antique cabinets by this Lancashire firm held in the same esteem as those of Sheraton and Chippendale. Gillows was producing antique dining chairs and other fine furniture for over 200 years – the majority of it for the aristocracy and upper classes. Tatton Park, in Cheshire, is a masterpiece of Gillows antiques, with over 200 privately commissioned pieces in their original setting. The company was established by Robert Gillow (1704-1772). Born in Fylde, Lancashire, he travelled to Lancaster to train as a cabinetmaker, initially working as a ship’s carpenter. Lancaster was a major trading port at this time, and Robert was able to forge important links with the West Indies, importing high quality mahogany from Jamaica, Cuba and the Honduras after setting up his business.