Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Kneehole Writing Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster and London.

Early C19th George IV period mahogany kneehole writing table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster and London .

Superb quality 5- drawer mahogany kneehole table fitted with a three-quarter gallery upstand and raised on carved fluted and tapering supports. Fitted with original lacquered brass socket castors and wheels .

The drawers with moulded edge surrounds , all fitted with original turned wooden knob pull handles, brass locks and patent-type circular brass escutcheons ( key lacking). The mahogany-lined drawers all fitted with quartered ‘dust-beads’ to the sides .

The finely-figured high-grade mahogany rectangular top with cross-grained moulded-edge surround .

Of free-standing form , having been veneered and polished on the reverse . The ends of panelled construction.

The design and quality of both timber and construction lead to the probable attribution to the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London, though unsigned or stamped .

In excellent original condition throughout , with a rich colour and patina to the original polished surface .

A practical scale writing table providing both useful storage and a good working area to accommodate modern office needs .

W 48 “

D 24”

H 30”

England c.1825

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