GEORGIAN MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS
DESCRIPTION
A very good quality George III figured mahogany antique chest of drawers attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, retaining its original brass swan neck handles, with beaded backplates and decorative brass key escutcheons.
The chest of drawers has moulding to the edge of the top and base, and the chest stand on shaped bracket feet. The five graduating drawers all have cockbeading to the edges, and all the drawers are oak lined and run smoothly. Each drawer has a working lock and the chest comes with two keys.
Height - 82 cm (32 ¼ inches)
Width - 108 cm (42 ½ inches)
Depth - 53 cm (21 inches)
Circa - 1770
£2,200
Gillows of Lancaster was founded in 1730 by Robert Gillow who was a cabinet maker from humble beginnings. He had direct access to exotic and top quality imported timber from the West Indies and created the finest quality furniture. In 1757, Robert went in to partnership with his son Richard, who was an architect and a good businessmen with ambition, who rebuilt the workshops and woodstores. In 1768, Robert I son, Robert II joined the family business opening a shop in Oxford Street London. Gillows of Lancaster and London had a renowned reputation for their quality of work and helped furnish many aristocratic houses. They are regarded as one of the best British furniture makers of all time.
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