Lot 84
  • 84

A pair of whatnots Regency, circa 1815, by Gillows

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • h.120cm., w.44cm., d.44cm
mahogany, the four graduated tiers with shaped aprons, on ring-turned supports and brass castors, one stamped `Gillows Lancaster', the other stamped `Gillows', the legs possibly reduced

Condition

Attractive colour and patina. One example with loose lower tier. The other example with an acorn finial lacking on the top. Both with some separations between the shelves and the friezes. Some ring marks on the shelves. Probably originally on legs and thus now reduced in height.
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