Lot 259
  • 259

A George III mahogany plate stand attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1790

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mahogany, Brass
  • 69cm. high, 57cm. wide, 34.5cm. wide; 2ft. 3in., 1ft. 10½in., 1ft. 1½in.
in Sheraton style, the demi-lune end with turned spindles, with a carrying handle and rectagular end compartment, on removeable turned tapering legs, with two modern brass liners

Provenance

 Norman Adams Ltd., London

Literature

comparative literature:

Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Design 1760-1800, 1995, pl. 185. Illustrates a design for an identical knife box and plate basket

Condition

This is in country house condition. A charming and interesting piece with a good provenance.
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