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A Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany 'Cake Stand' Footstool
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A Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany 'Cake Stand' Footstool

19th century
Sold 20 August 2025 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

With moulded edge and raised on turned bun feet

The underside stamped 'Gillows -Lancaster'

Happy to pack and post this stool at cost price.

For stock updates and news follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Footstool Cake Stand to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124871
Description
With moulded edge and raised on turned bun feet

The underside stamped 'Gillows -Lancaster'

Happy to pack and post this stool at cost price.

For stock updates and news follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Footstool Cake Stand to the 19th Century.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124871
Jeckyll & Co
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Instagram: jeckyllandco

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A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany 'Cake Stand' Footstool

Archive II A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots. View II
Archive III A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots. View III
Archive IV A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots. View IV
Archive V A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots. View V
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Jeckyll & Co
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2022
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A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots.
A Gillows of Lancaster mahogany 'cake stand' footstool
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A low round mahogany footstool with turned feet and patterned yellow upholstery featuring red geometric dots.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric, Trim
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned bun feet, Circular wooden base, Piped upholstery edge, Woven gimp trim
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Mahogany footstools were crafted extensively during the Georgian and Victorian periods, often designed as versatile low resting pieces or specialised stands by prominent cabinet makers such as Gillows of Lancaster.

These pieces typically feature solid dense timber frames like mahogany or oak, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, topped with stuffed horsehair upholstery and finished with turned feet.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patina of the wood, hand-cut joinery marks, tool impressions, and traditional upholstery stuffing methods rather than modern staples or synthetic glues.

An antique footstool provides textural contrast and historic character when placed beside a modern sofa or used as a low occasional display surface in a living room.

Preservation involves keeping the timber nourished with microcrystalline wax, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using gentle vacuuming or specialist cleaning for the upholstered sections.
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