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An early Victorian Goncalo Alves card table attributed to Gillows
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Description
An early Victorian Goncalo Alves card table attributed to Gillows, the hinged rectangular top with bead and reel edging, the green baize (replaced) interior within quarter veneered corners, the turned, knopped end supports gadrooned and set upon two feet with lion’s paw feet and disguised castors. English, circa 1850.
For a pair of very similar Goncalo Alves card tables belonging to Miss K M Newstead of Liverpool, see Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, Woodbridge, 2008, Vol. p.263, pl 267. -
More Information
Notes: For a pair of very similar Goncalo Alves card tables belonging to Miss K M Newstead of Liverpool, see Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, Woodbridge, 2008, Vol. p.263, pl 267. Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Goncalo Alves Condition: Good. Good Creation Date: Circa 1850 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Victorian Incollect Reference #: 530348 -
Dimensions
W. 36 in; H. 29.25 in; D. 20 in; W. 91.44 cm; H. 74.3 cm; D. 50.8 cm;
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