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A Victorian library table by Gillows

Creator: Gillows of Lancaster & London
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A Victorian ormolu-mounted, parcel giltwood, ebonised and olivewood library table.
The bow-ended top with ebonised line inlay above two mahogany-lined drawers, one stamped GILLOWS & Co 12235, on carved, fluted and incised end-supports mounted with ormolu paterae on both sides. on castors.

The work of the famous family firm of cabinet makers Gillow can be found in all the great house of Britain. There name is synonymous with the highest quality of materials used and workmanship.
The firm was started br Robert Gillow in the second half of the 18 th century in Lancaster and soon expanded to London catering for all the great and the good.
For an in depth study of there history and work see. Susan Stewart , Gillows.

Makers
GILLOWS OF LANCASTER & LONDON

Signed / Dated
GILLOWS & Co 12235

Condition
Excellent

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1881
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	278021

Dimensions

W.	45 in;	H.	28.5 in;	D.	24 in;
W.	114.3 cm;	H.	72.39 cm;	D.	60.96 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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