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George III - Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Washstand
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George III - Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Washstand

18th century
Sold 26 June 2025 · W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Description

No: 11186

George III Period Mahogany Washstand by Gillows of Lancaster, the rectangular hinged top opening to an interior with an arrangement of boxes with turned bone knobs and cut glass bottles, flanking an easel backed mirror, the front with three dummy drawers over a centre double height drawer fitted with a ceramic washstand, flanked by two pairs of short drawers, stamped ‘Gillows Lancaster’ to one drawer, on tapering square legs with brass caps and castors.

Circa 1790 Dimensions: Height: 33 ¾”, 85.5cms, Width: 32”, 81.2cms, Depth: 21 ½”, 54.5cms.

Price: £12,500

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Washstand to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85.5cm (33.66")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145479
Dealers Internal Reference
11186
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Description
No: 11186

George III Period Mahogany Washstand by Gillows of Lancaster, the rectangular hinged top opening to an interior with an arrangement of boxes with turned bone knobs and cut glass bottles, flanking an easel backed mirror, the front with three dummy drawers over a centre double height drawer fitted with a ceramic washstand, flanked by two pairs of short drawers, stamped ‘Gillows Lancaster’ to one drawer, on tapering square legs with brass caps and castors.

Circa 1790 Dimensions: Height: 33 ¾”, 85.5cms, Width: 32”, 81.2cms, Depth: 21 ½”, 54.5cms.

Price: £12,500

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Washstand to the 1750s.

Height
85.5cm (33.66")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145479
Dealers Internal Ref
11186
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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Archive I A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III - Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Washstand

Archive II A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. View II
Archive III A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. View III
Archive IV A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. View IV
Archive V A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. View V
Archive VI A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors. View VIII
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
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Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors.
George III - Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Washstand
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A rectangular George III mahogany washstand features a fold-over top, multiple small drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWashstands
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFold-over top, Tapered legs, Brass drop handles, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 85.5 cm (34 in) x W 81.2 cm (32 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

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The George III period spans the mid-to-late 18th century, characterised by refined classical proportions, skilled craftsmanship, and a transition from heavy baroque influences towards lighter neoclassical designs popularised by makers like Chippendale and Gillows.

Master cabinetmakers predominantly utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as Cuban and Honduras mahogany, complemented by secondary pine or oak linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining traditional hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, patination consistent with age, authentic tool marks, and occasional makers stamps or signatures where applicable.

This piece functions effectively as a sophisticated bedside cabinet or a compact side table in a contemporary bedroom, providing practical storage while introducing rich historical texture.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the historic surface finish.
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