BY GILLOWS, PROBABLY THE CRAFTSMAN WILLIAM LUPTON, 1811

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A SET OF REGENCY MAHOGANY BED STEPS
BY GILLOWS, PROBABLY THE CRAFTSMAN WILLIAM LUPTON, 1811
The reeded hinged top above moulded front and recessed panelled sides and deep drawer signed faintly 'W. Lupton 1811' and later dated '24/4/46', on tapering reeded legs
27¼ in. (69 cm.) high; 20¾ in. (52.5 cm.) wide; 17 in. (43 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

This craftman's signature is most likely to be that of William Lupton (II), who was recorded as the son of Charles Lupton also a cabinetmaker for Gillows, and apprenticed to Robert in Lancaster and George and Richard Gillow in Oxford Street to serve from 23rd May 1804. See S. E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 2 vols, Woodbridge, 2008, vol.2, page 262

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