IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY DRESSING-MIRROR
IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The original rectangular plate between reeded uprights, on a shaped base with beaded edge, on ebonised associated ball feet
22½ in. (57 cm.) high; 25¼ in. (64 cm.) wide; 10 in. (25.5 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

Gillows supplied a closely related 'Mahogany Looking Glass frame for plate' to the 5th Duke of Rutland (1778-1857) in February 1821 for £4.7.10. The sketch is illustrated in their Estimate Sketch Book for that year no. 3086 (now in Westminster City Library).
A related mirror, attributed to Gillows, was sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 14 September 2004, lot 31.
(See also lot 1159 in the sale).

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