Superb Gillows George IV Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers of Country House Proportions

Name: Superb Gillows George IV Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers of Country House Proportions
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA623810
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by William James Antiques

Description

A highly unusual George IV Mahogany chest of drawers, with outstanding original colour and patina. This beautifully constructed chest made in the finest figured Mahogany throughout, fully Mahogany lined and retaining all of the original locks, key, handles, and escutcheons. Having a moulded top with reeded edged gallery rail. The top secretaire drawers opens to reveal the original leather writing surface with an arrangement of stationary drawers, book space and a document shelf. Beneath and to the left is an arrangement of 6 deep drawers hidden behind a cupboard door and mirrored by 3 large working drawers to the right. The whole flanked by reeded pilasters with a gardrooned mould to the base and raised on stunning reeded squat bun feet. Amazing quality, construction, in Superb original condition throughout. English, Circa 1820. Atb. Gillows.

Dimensions: Height: 109.25 cm - 43 Inches, Width: 110.5 cm - 43 1/2 Inches, Depth: 61 cm - 24 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

*Gillows of Lancaster & London was one of the most prestigious furniture makers in England throughout the 18th and 19th century, importing and working with only the finest quality timbers and craftsman.

Pieces of Gillows furniture can now be seen in museums in London and Leeds as well as a collection in the Gillows Museum in Lancaster and Tatton Park.

Physical Dimensions

Height

109.2cm (42.99")

Width

110.5cm (43.50")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA623810

Description

A highly unusual George IV Mahogany chest of drawers, with outstanding original colour and patina.

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This beautifully constructed chest made in the finest figured Mahogany throughout, fully Mahogany lined and retaining all of the original locks, key, handles, and escutcheons.

William James Antiques

Having a moulded top with reeded edged gallery rail. The top secretaire drawers opens to reveal the original leather writing surface with an arrangement of stationary drawers, book space and a document shelf. Beneath and to the left is an arrangement of 6 deep drawers hidden behind a cupboard door and mirrored by 3 large working drawers to the right. The whole flanked by reeded pilasters with a gardrooned mould to the base and raised on stunning reeded squat bun feet. Amazing quality, construction, in Superb original condition throughout. English, Circa 1820. Atb. Gillows.

fig 1. Superb Gillows George IV Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers of Country House Proportions

Dimensions: Height: 109.25 cm - 43 Inches, Width: 110.5 cm - 43 1/2 Inches, Depth: 61 cm - 24 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Gillows of Lancaster & London was one of the most prestigious furniture makers in England throughout the 18th and 19th century, importing and working with only the finest quality timbers and craftsman.

Pieces of Gillows furniture can now be seen in museums in London and Leeds as well as a collection in the Gillows Museum in Lancaster and Tatton Park.