Sale 9565
London, South Kensington
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19 February 2003
Price realised
GBP 3,760
Estimate
A late Victorian burr walnut ebonized and marquetry writing table, by Gillows the figured rectangular top with a greek key inlaid border and moulded edge (with piece missing) and gilt metal mounted frieze with panels containing two drawers on square tapered legs with fluted ionic capitals and feet with guttae ornament, stamped Gillows -- 30½in. (77.5cm.) high, 49 1/3in. (126cm.) wide, 25½in. (65cm.) deep
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