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Regency Mahogany Clothes / Towel Rail of Generous Proportions Attributed to Gillows
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Regency Mahogany Clothes / Towel Rail of Generous Proportions Attributed to Gillows

19th century
Description

Good Regency mahogany clothes / towel rail of generous proportions, attributed to Gillows; the twin turned top rails supported by scrolled brackets terminating with turned roundels raised on turned uprights supporting the two lower rails; raised on scroll feet.

English circa 1820

Excellent condition, great colour and patination made from a good grade of mahogany

Dimensions (ins) 39.5 wide x 41 high x 14.5 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
100.3cm (39.49")
Depth
36.8cm (14.49")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Towel Rail to the Regency era.

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SA711330
Dealers Internal Reference
R0570
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Description
Good Regency mahogany clothes / towel rail of generous proportions, attributed to Gillows; the twin turned top rails supported by scrolled brackets terminating with turned roundels raised on turned uprights supporting the two lower rails; raised on scroll feet.

English circa 1820

Excellent condition, great colour and patination made from a good grade of mahogany

Dimensions (ins) 39.5 wide x 41 high x 14.5 deep

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
100.3cm (39.49")
Depth
36.8cm (14.49")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Towel Rail to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA711330
Dealers Internal Ref
R0570
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I A Regency mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring turned horizontal rails and sledge feet.

Regency Mahogany Clothes / Towel Rail of Generous Proportions Attributed to Gillows

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A Regency mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring turned horizontal rails and sledge feet.
Regency mahogany clothes / towel rail of generous proportions attributed to Gillows
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A Regency mahogany freestanding towel rail featuring turned horizontal rails and sledge feet.
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  • ObjectTowel Rails
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned horizontal rails, Sledge feet, Turned uprights
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 100.3 cm (39 in) x D 36.8 cm (14 in)

This Regency clothes and towel rail is attributed to Gillows and dates from circa 1820. Constructed from a dark brown mahogany timber of high quality, the freestanding piece displays a rich patination with visible grain patterns across its surfaces. The structural design incorporates twin turned top rails supported by scrolled brackets that terminate in turned roundels, along with two additional lower horizontal rails held between turned uprights. The framework stands securely on scrolled sledge feet at the base. The piece measures 104 cm high, 100.3 cm wide, and 36.8 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item functions as a practical accessory for bathrooms, bedrooms, or dressing rooms, providing ample space for hanging garments, linens, or towels while bringing an authentic period aesthetic to the interior space.

FAQs

A Regency towel rail, also known as a towel horse, is a freestanding timber frame crafted during the early 19th century to hold towels and linens in bedrooms and dressing rooms.

High-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany was predominantly used, featuring turned horizontal bars, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and heavy sledge feet for stability.

Authentic Regency examples display crisp hand-turned uprights, original patination, fine joinery, and distinctive carved or shaped sledge feet characteristic of cabinetmakers like Gillows.

An antique towel rail can be incorporated into a modern bathroom to display folded linens or placed in a bedroom to hold quilts and throws.

Keep the piece away from direct radiators and excessive atmospheric dampness, dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying beeswax occasionally to maintain the finish.
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