A Fine George IV Period Mahogany Side Cabinet Attributed to Gillows

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A Fine George IV Period Mahogany Side Cabinet Attributed to Gillows

A Fine George IV Period Mahogany Side Cabinet Attributed to Gillows

Dimensions: H: 36.5 in / 92 cm | W: 68 in / 172 cm | D: 27.5 in / 70 cm

PRICE: £28,000

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A Fine George IV Period Mahogany Side Cabinet
Attributed to Gillows

Constructed using San Domingo mahogany with attractive figuring, the rectangular cabinet on a plinth support with rounded corners set with reeded pilasters terminating in carved leaf capitals, the double doors with a comyn ching lock, panelled with a bead-and-reel moulding and geometric floral relief carved frame, opening to reveal an interior large enough for folios set with two adjustable shelves, the top of conforming outline with a gadrooned border.
English, circa 1830

While the presence of the 'Comyn Ching' lock is by no means exclusive to furniture by Gillows, the famous cabinetmaker is known to have supplied furniture with such locks (see a lacquer cabinet with Butchoff stamped Gillows).

Gillow & Co

Gillows of London and Lancaster was perhaps the greatest English furniture-making firm, thriving from the 18th century until it merged in 1900. Founded by Robert Gillow in 1730, his business earned a stellar reputation for exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge designs, particularly in crafting mahogany furniture. They expanded their influence by setting up showrooms in both Lancaster and London, attracting a diverse clientele that included the State, landed gentry, and the emerging middle class. Robert's legacy was carried on by his sons, Richard and Robert. Over the course of the 19th century, Gillows became England's biggest furniture manufacturer, leaving an enduring legacy with a staggering 20,000 preserved designs and a global footprint in royal collections and museums.

REF No. 9476

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