Early Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Attributed to Gillows

Name: Early Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Attributed to Gillows
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA833199
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

Description

A very impressive early Victorian mahogany chest of drawers attributed to Gillows of Lancaster with figured mahogany to the top and five drawers which are finished with cockbeaded moulding and retain their original beautiful turned rosette knobs. The chest has two reeded tapering columns to the front which terminate to turned vase shaped feet. All the drawers are oak and pine lined and retain their original working VR patent stamped locks which come with a key.

Gillows of Lancaster was founded in 1730 by Robert Gillow who was a cabinet maker and overseas merchant. He had direct access to imported timber from the West Indies and created the finest quality furniture. In 1757 Robert went in to partnership with his son Richard who was an architect. In 1768 Robert retired and his son Robert II joined the family business opening a shop in Oxford Street London. Throughout the Victorian era Gillows of Lancaster and London had a renowned reputation for their quality of work and helped furnish many aristocratic houses.

Height - 46 inches

Width - 54 inches

Depth - 25 ½ inches

Circa - 1840

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

65cm (25.59")

Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA833199

Dealers Notes

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Description

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All the drawers are oak and pine lined and retain their original working VR patent stamped locks which come with a key.

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fig 1. Early Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Attributed to Gillows

Gillows of Lancaster was founded in 1730 by Robert Gillow who was a cabinet maker and overseas merchant. He had direct access to imported timber from the West Indies and created the finest quality furniture. In 1757 Robert went in to partnership with his son Richard who was an architect. In 1768 Robert retired and his son Robert II joined the family business opening a shop in Oxford Street London. Throughout the Victorian era Gillows of Lancaster and London had a renowned reputation for their quality of work and helped furnish many aristocratic houses.

Height - 46 inches

Width - 54 inches

Depth - 25 ½ inches

Circa - 1840