Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Writing Table

19th century

Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Description

Early 19th century regency rosewood writing table attributed to Gillows.

A substantial quality rosewood desk with a top of choice veneer and two disguised draws. The top is supported by two, quality carved, end supports with deep fluting below lotus leaf columns. Having scrolled feet with original casters.

Gillows of Lancaster & London was one of the most prestigious antique furniture makers in England throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries, 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, Cheshire.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

75.5cm (29.72")

Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA791990

Dealers Internal Reference

2459

Description

Early 19th century regency rosewood writing table attributed to Gillows.

A substantial quality rosewood desk with a top of choice veneer and two disguised draws.

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The top is supported by two, quality carved, end supports with deep fluting below lotus leaf columns.

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Having scrolled feet with original casters.

fig 1. Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Gillows of Lancaster & London was one of the most prestigious antique furniture makers in England throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries, 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, Cheshire.