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A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY LIBRARY STEPS CIRCA 1815, IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Of a grand scale , these three tooled leather inset steps, flanked by scroll terminals to the sides and surmounted by a scroll moulded gallery, on reeded turned tapering legs are of typical country house library- drawing room proprtions.

Three pairs of steps were supplied to Wilbraham Egerton (1781-1856) to furnish Tatton Park, Cheshire in 1811 by Gillows of Lancaster (illustrated John Hardy, 'Gillows at Tatton Park', The Journal of the Furniture History Society, Leeds, 1970, pl. 11B).

Provenance: Burrow Hall, Burrow with Burrow, Lancashire

78 cm. high, 55 cm. wide, 74 cm. deep

More Information

In the Style of:	Gillows of Lancaster & London
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1815
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	437175

Dimensions

W.	21.65 in;	H.	30.71 in;	D.	29.13 in;
W.	55 cm;	H.	78 cm;	D.	74 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.