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A 19th Century Enclosed Chest by Gillows.
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A 19th Century Enclosed Chest by Gillows.

19th century
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An early 19th century enclosed chest by gillows. The chest is of excellent quality, and is veneered in rich mahogany, which has devoloped a wonderful colour and surface patina. To top it off, this piece is covered in decorative gilt bronze mounts, which was probably influenced by french empire furniture that was being made around the same time that this was. The cupboard doors unlock and open to reveal the interior drawers with gilt bronze handles, the drawers consisting of two short over three long configuration.

The chest has a few old restorations, commensurate with age, overall it is in excellent condition.

Gillows makers mark is stamped on the top of the right hand door.

Measurements

Height is 126.5cm (49.8inches)

Width is 139cm (54.7inches)

Depth is 62cm (24.4inches)

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Gillows Mahogany Enclosed Chest to the 19th Century.

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An early 19th century enclosed chest by gillows.
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The chest is of excellent quality, and is veneered in rich mahogany, which has devoloped a wonderful colour and surface patina.
Youngs Antiques

To top it off, this piece is covered in decorative gilt bronze mounts, which was probably influenced by french empire furniture that was being made around the same time that this was. The cupboard doors unlock and open to reveal the interior drawers with gilt bronze handles, the drawers consisting of two short over three long configuration.

fig 1. A 19th-century flame mahogany enclosed chest featuring twin doors framed with gilded metal moulding and corner mounts.
fig 1. A 19th Century Enclosed Chest by Gillows.

The chest has a few old restorations, commensurate with age, overall it is in excellent condition.

Gillows makers mark is stamped on the top of the right hand door.

Measurements

Height is 126.5cm (49.8inches)

Width is 139cm (54.7inches)

Depth is 62cm (24.4inches)

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Gillows Mahogany Enclosed Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1226590
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Archive I A 19th-century flame mahogany enclosed chest featuring twin doors framed with gilded metal moulding and corner mounts.

A 19th Century Enclosed Chest by Gillows.

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A 19th-century flame mahogany enclosed chest featuring twin doors framed with gilded metal moulding and corner mounts.
A 19th Century Enclosed Chest By Gillows.
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A 19th-century flame mahogany enclosed chest featuring twin doors framed with gilded metal moulding and corner mounts.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Storage
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century English
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneers, Ormolu corner mounts, Moulded bead trim

This early 19th-century enclosed chest by Gillows is constructed from rich flame mahogany with a warm brown colour and a developed surface patina. The grand Regency piece measures 126.5 cm in height, 139 cm in width, and 62 cm in depth, featuring twin cupboard doors that display figured wood grain, gilded metal moulding, and decorative ormolu corner mounts. The exterior incorporates classical brass mounts and a stamped maker mark on the top edge of the right-hand door, alongside a few old restorations commensurate with age. Inside, the storage layout comprises two short drawers over three long drawers fitted with gilt bronze handles. In a modern interior, this cabinet serves as a sophisticated storage solution in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The substantial proportions provide generous enclosed organisation while displaying the distinctive craftsmanship associated with Gillows. The combination of figured timber veneers and French-influenced ormolu decoration creates a formal aesthetic suitable for period properties and traditional spaces.

FAQs

An enclosed chest, often referred to as a commode or cupboard, is a timber storage unit featuring panelled doors that conceal internal drawers or shelves, prominent in 19th-century English and French furniture design.

High-grade timbers such as flame mahogany or rosewood were typically combined with cast ormolu mounts, dovetail joinery, and solid oak or pine secondary woods for drawer linings and back panels.

Authentic pieces frequently feature an impressed stamp reading GILLOWS, GILLOW, or a stamped serial number on drawer tops or panel edges, alongside exceptionally precise joinery and high-density timber.

This type of cabinetry functions as a focal storage piece in a hallway or dining room, anchoring the space when paired with contemporary artwork mounted above and understated ceramic vessels on top.

Timber surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and nourished with natural beeswax, while gilt ormolu mounts require gentle cleaning with a dry soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging the gilded layer.
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