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A Gillows Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk Ca.1840
No: 11005
An early 19th. Century figured mahogany partners pedestal desk by Gillows of Lancaster,the rectangular, crossbanded moulded edge top inset with a gilt tooled green leather writing surface, with three frieze drawers to each side the panel sided pedestals fitted three drawers each to one side with lockable stiles , the other with cupboards and the whole raised on plinth bases with casters under. One drawer stamped "GILLOW"
Circa 1840 Price :£ 5,950-00p.
Height:29.5”,75 cms, Width:54”, 137 cms, Depth:36”, 92 cms.
Note: The locking bars for the pedestal drawers is what we see on contemporary Wellington Chests and is a more secure way of locking these particularly in this instance where the hinged stiles have upstands secured behind the top frieze drawers when shut. Only once the frieze drawer has been unlocked and opened slightly, is it possible to access the pedestal drawers.
Gillows made a comparable George IV Period Library Pedestal Desk for Mere Hall, Knutsford supplied to Peter Langford-Brooke (d.1840) with the same locking stiles, panelled pedestals and doors and rounded, moulded plinths. See Christies sale catalogue, Monday 23rd. May 1994 lot 179
LIT: Susan Stuart “Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840”
Vol I pp 95 plate 55 “G” for this stamp on pieces made for the New Palace Westminster.
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OX28 6BU
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An early 19th. Century figured mahogany partners pedestal desk by Gillows of Lancaster,the rectangular, crossbanded moulded edge top inset with a gilt tooled green leather writing surface, with three frieze drawers to each side the panel sided pedestals fitted three drawers each to one side with lockable stiles , the other with cupboards and the whole raised on plinth bases with casters under. One drawer stamped "GILLOW"
Circa 1840 Price :£ 5,950-00p.
Height:29.5”,75 cms, Width:54”, 137 cms, Depth:36”, 92 cms.
Note: The locking bars for the pedestal drawers is what we see on contemporary Wellington Chests and is a more secure way of locking these particularly in this instance where the hinged stiles have upstands secured behind the top frieze drawers when shut. Only once the frieze drawer has been unlocked and opened slightly, is it possible to access the pedestal drawers.
Gillows made a comparable George IV Period Library Pedestal Desk for Mere Hall, Knutsford supplied to Peter Langford-Brooke (d.1840) with the same locking stiles, panelled pedestals and doors and rounded, moulded plinths. See Christies sale catalogue, Monday 23rd. May 1994 lot 179
LIT: Susan Stuart “Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840”
Vol I pp 95 plate 55 “G” for this stamp on pieces made for the New Palace Westminster.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 1/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsHeight 130cm Width 137cm Depth 92cm
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1840
Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Condition Veery Good, Showroom
Item code as722a554 / 11005
Status Sold
£5950.00 
$7911.12 
€7012.08 
$
€
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W.R.Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd.86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
Tel : 01993 706 501
Non UK callers : +44 1993 706 501
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