A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINETS

ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820

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A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINETS
Attributed to Gillows, Circa 1820
Each with a rectangular double tiered superstructure with three quarter pierced gallery over a lower incurved tier, on graduated reeded supports before a mirrored back supported on a rectangular breakfronted case, backed with pleated silk, over a single grille-panelled door, backed with pleated silk, flanked by two further recessed doors, with outset moldings over a conforming base on reeded bun feet, doors re-grilled, each stamped 318 to central frieze beneath top
54in. (137cm.) high, 57in. (145cm.) wide, 16in. (40.5cm.) deep (2)

Lot Essay

The Gillows name refers to an English family of cabinet makers and furniture retailers founded by Robert Gillow 1st in the second quarter of the 18th Century in Lancaster. In 1769, Robert Gillow 2nd branched off to Oxford Street, London and their work continued through the 19th Century. Characteristics of Gillow's pieces are the bulbous reeded feet and the rounded foliate-headed side moldings as seen on this pair of side cabinets.

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