A George IV rosewood tray top table, attributed to Gillows
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Description
A George IV rosewood tray top table, attributed to Gillows, the rectangular top with a bracketed, volute-carved gallery, the frieze with a disguised slide in the centre and drawers in the ends, all raised upon addorsed C-scroll end supports joined by a turned stretcher and terminating in hairy paw feet with hidden castors. English, circa 1826.
Footnote: For a similar table made from mahogany see Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, Woodbridge, 2008, Vol. II, p.382, pl GG36. -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: rosewood Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1826 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 613544 -
Dimensions
W. 28.5 in; H. 29.5 in; D. 10.5 in; W. 72.39 cm; H. 74.93 cm; D. 26.67 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art
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