A REGENCY MAHOGANY CHEST

IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY CHEST
IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820
The rectangular moulded top above four graduated part mahogany-lined drawers with convex quarter fillets and tooled gilt-metal pull handles, on turned tapering feet, handles and locks apparently original
34 in. (86.5 cm.) high; 25½ in. (64.5 cm.) wide; 19 in. (48 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

The simple form, choice of fine quality mahogany including for drawer linings, and particularly the form of the foot indicate the work of Gillows. A related example is illustrated in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of London and Lancaster 1730-1840, 2008, vol. II, pl. 531, p.9.

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