0
17,361  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 25  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA921244
FOR SALE
£3,450
Email
Save
Gillows of Lancaster Chamber Table
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €4,037     $4,382
£3,450

John Howkins Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA921244
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Gillows of Lancaster Chamber Table

18th century
Description

A superb iconic Gillows of Lancaster (stamped) mahogany chamber writing table in original condition and retaining the dark brown tooled leather writing surface. The lifting lid opens to reveal a stationary compartment with 2 replacement glass and brass ink pots both stamped with a crown and S.O. and an ebonised pen tray. Of freestanding form with rounded corners and a single mahogany lined drawer with turned pulls. The table stands on beautifully fluted and tapering legs terminating in stamped Cope and Collinson Patent casters. Condition- original, with a very small blemish to the R.H.corner of the top and a very small chip to the front of the lid. Dimensions:- Height…29’’/ 73.5cm. Width…36’’/ 91.5cm. Depth…20.5’’/ 52cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Gillows Mahogany Writing Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA921244
Dealers Internal Reference
24054
Dealers Notes

ALL TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME.

Viewing by appointment.

Delivery.

We will gladly provide a quote for delivery to any U.K Mainland address and we offer a full 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase. (Less the delivery cost)

Payment.

We accept payment by cheque or bank transfer.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 07770 311611.

Description
A superb iconic Gillows of Lancaster (stamped) mahogany chamber writing table in original condition and retaining the dark brown tooled leather writing surface.
“
The lifting lid opens to reveal a stationary compartment with 2 replacement glass and brass ink pots both stamped with a crown and S.
John Howkins Antiques

O. and an ebonised pen tray. Of freestanding form with rounded corners and a single mahogany lined drawer with turned pulls. The table stands on beautifully fluted and tapering legs terminating in stamped Cope and Collinson Patent casters. Condition- original, with a very small blemish to the R.H.corner of the top and a very small chip to the front of the lid. Dimensions:- Height…29’’/ 73.5cm. Width…36’’/ 91.5cm. Depth…20.5’’/ 52cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Gillows Mahogany Writing Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA921244
Dealers Internal Ref
24054
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors.
1 / 12
Archive I A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors.

Gillows of Lancaster Chamber Table

Archive II A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors. View XII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 471
Items Sold 3,801
John Howkins Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: The Grange, Hempnall Green, Norfolk, NR15 2NR, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified
Sep 2010
For Sale
471
Sold
3,801
A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors.
Gillows of Lancaster Chamber Table
Ref: SA921244
A Regency mahogany chamber writing table featuring a leather-inset surface, single long drawer, turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs on brass castors.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A chamber table is a versatile style of 18th and 19th-century English furniture designed for bedrooms or private dressing rooms, frequently functioning as a compact writing desk or dressing table.

Regency chamber tables were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer construction, brass castors, and inset leather skivers.

Authentic Gillows furniture frequently features stamped maker marks on the drawer tops or undersides, alongside characteristic high-grade timber selection, reeded legs, and precise drawer construction.

An antique writing table can serve as a hallway console, a compact home office desk, or a bedroom dressing table when paired with contemporary lighting and modern art.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax along the wood grain, while using dedicated leather balm on the inset skiver to prevent drying.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories