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Lot Essay
The pattern of this writing-table corresponds to one with 'handsome pillar ends', and a reeded and leather-lined top, featured in Gillows 1824 Estimate Sketch Book, no 3371 (Westminster City archive).
A related table, supplied by Gillows to William, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam in 1822, was sold by the Trustees of the Olive, Countess Fitzwilliam Chattels Settlement, Wentworth, in these Rooms, 8 July 1998, lot 83.
A related table, supplied by Gillows to William, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam in 1822, was sold by the Trustees of the Olive, Countess Fitzwilliam Chattels Settlement, Wentworth, in these Rooms, 8 July 1998, lot 83.