Gillows Pair of Victorian Rosewood Chairs

Name: Gillows Pair of Victorian Rosewood Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA925396
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A splendid pair of Victorian period rosewood side chairs by Gillows of Lancaster. Of excellent construction with finely carved detailing. With turned and reeded front legs. With caned seats and detachable stuffed cushions. Both chairs stamped "Gillows Lancaster" to their undersides. Offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 47cms

Depth 42cms

Overall height 87cms

Seat height 46cms

The firm of Gillow's of Lancaster can be traced back to the luxury furniture and furnishings firm founded by Robert Gillow (1704–72) in 1730. Robert Gillow served an apprenticeship as a joiner. During the 1730s he began to exploit the lucrative West Indies trade exporting mahogany furniture and importing rum and sugar. Following his death in 1772, the business was continued by his two sons, Richard (1734–1811) and Robert (1745–93). In 1764 a London branch of Gillow's was established at 176 Oxford Road, now Oxford Street, by Thomas Gillow and William Taylor. The firm rapidly established a reputation for supplying high-quality furniture to the richest families in the country.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA925396

Dealers Internal Reference

17769

Description

fig 1. Gillows Pair of Victorian Rosewood Chairs

Dimensions:

Width 47cms

Depth 42cms

Overall height 87cms

Seat height 46cms

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The firm of Gillow's of Lancaster can be traced back to the luxury furniture and furnishings firm founded by Robert Gillow (1704–72) in 1730.

Camden Antiques

Robert Gillow served an apprenticeship as a joiner. During the 1730s he began to exploit the lucrative West Indies trade exporting mahogany furniture and importing rum and sugar. Following his death in 1772, the business was continued by his two sons, Richard (1734–1811) and Robert (1745–93). In 1764 a London branch of Gillow's was established at 176 Oxford Road, now Oxford Street, by Thomas Gillow and William Taylor. The firm rapidly established a reputation for supplying high-quality furniture to the richest families in the country.