Finest Quality Chest of Drawers by Gillows of Lancaster

19th century

Sold by Waterfall Antiques

Description

A truly spectacular example of a large 19th century chest of drawers in satin birch by the Rolls Royce of English cabinetmakers, Gillows of Lancaster. The plain rectangular overhanging top sits above an arrangement of graduated cockbeaded drawers lined in solid English ash, all of which retain their original turned knob handles. There is a simple plinth base support, an original three-panel backing board, and a working key to the top full-width drawer. This beautiful piece of furniture – stamped Gillow to the top edge of the top right hand drawer – is of the highest quality, is in superb condition, and represents a fine investment. English, c1860s/70s.

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Width 51.5” (1305mm)

Height 46.25” (1175mm)

Depth 21.5” (545mm)

Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA299101

Dealers Internal Reference

K4236

Dealers Notes

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Description

A truly spectacular example of a large 19th century chest of drawers in satin birch by the Rolls Royce of English cabinetmakers, Gillows of Lancaster.

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The plain rectangular overhanging top sits above an arrangement of graduated cockbeaded drawers lined in solid English ash, all of which retain their original turned knob handles.

Waterfall Antiques

There is a simple plinth base support, an original three-panel backing board, and a working key to the top full-width drawer. This beautiful piece of furniture – stamped Gillow to the top edge of the top right hand drawer – is of the highest quality, is in superb condition, and represents a fine investment. English, c1860s/70s.

Width 51.5” (1305mm)

Height 46.25” (1175mm)

Depth 21.5” (545mm)

Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA299101

Dealers Internal Ref

K4236

About the Dealer

Waterfall Antiques