Lot Essay
Gillows of Lancaster supplied large quantities of furnishings for Mere Hall and several generations of Langford-Brookes patronised the famous firm throughout the first half of the 19th century.
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ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1830
Details
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV GILTWOOD FOOT-STOOLS
ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1830
Each with original square beadwork and blue needlework padded foot-rest above a rockwork and moulded apron, on scroll feet, losses to the gilding and beadwork, stamped 'T.G.', one inscribed in pencil 'J. J. Clark' with original scrim and webbing
5½ in. (14 cm.) high; 17 in. (43 cm.) square (2)
ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1830
Each with original square beadwork and blue needlework padded foot-rest above a rockwork and moulded apron, on scroll feet, losses to the gilding and beadwork, stamped 'T.G.', one inscribed in pencil 'J. J. Clark' with original scrim and webbing
5½ in. (14 cm.) high; 17 in. (43 cm.) square (2)
Provenance
Almost certainly supplied to Peter Langford-Brooke (d. 1840), Mere Hall, Cheshire and by descent at Mere Hall until sold by Mrs. Helen Langford-Brooke (+), Mere Hall, Cheshire; Christie's house sale, 23 May 1994, lot 46.
Special notice
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