Rare Pair of Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Salver Stands, Almost Certainly Attributable to "Gillows",lancaster.

Rare pair of early C19th George IV period mahogany salver stands, almost certainly attributable to "Gillows",Lancaster. Designed to display silver salvers or porcelain chargers upon , these rare pair of stands are in excellent original condition . The lead-weighted and encased rectangular plinth bases have turned 'split' baluster-moulding lateral rests to house salvers at various angles. The scribed -edge, concave-top broad strut uprights being angled to offer safe support to the dishes.

Susan E.Stuart "Gillows of Lancaster and London",Vol.II , p.119, Plate 669, shows a similar example the design of which was illustrated in October 1826, made for Ferguson and Co. Made to support and display silver plate on a sideboard table (see Vol.I Plate 371).

Excellent original condition and colour .

Though lacking the impressed mark of the maker, the form, period, timber and quality of these stands , lead to an almost certain attribution to the esteemed and highly-regarded firm of Gillows of Lancaster.

One retaining original baize lining to underside of base, the other left exposed to show construction(can be re-baized if desired).

Note: A single similar unmarked stand sold Bonhams ,New Bond St.,London 18/11/09 £2640.

H 16"

H (Base)3.5"

W 9"

D 5"

England, Lancaster c.1826

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