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English Regency Rosewood Writing Table of Kidney Form by Gillows, circa 1815

Creator: Gillows of Lancaster & London
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An elegant and rare circa 1815 English regency period rosewood writing table of 'kidney' form by legendary English cabinetmaking firm Gillows of Lancaster and London, the shaped top having possibly original gilt-tooled green leather inset writing surface above a single 'secret' or concealed drawer on finely carved and turned reeded legs ending in Gillow's signature 'spear' form foot on brass casters. Knee clearance measures 23.75".

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gilt-tooled leather, rosewood, mahogany, brass
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Minor staining to leather top.
Creation Date:	circa 1815
Styles / Movements:	Regency, George III, Sheraton
Book References:	Stuart, Susan E. 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730 -1840'. Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collector's Club Ltd., 2008, pp. 199, 338-9.
Incollect Reference #:	684477

Dimensions

W.	45 in;	H.	27 in;	D.	22 in;
W.	114.3 cm;	H.	68.58 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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