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Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows

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Attributed to Gillows A superior quality late 18th/early 19th century mahogany Davenport Desk The leather-lined top with brass gallery, lifting to reveal a satinwood faced interior with small drawers. Below are pull-out slides on either side and five graduated cedar-lined drawers on one side and dummy drawers on the other. Raised on tapering block toes with original brass castors and original gilded handles.
  • Attributed to:
    Gillows of Lancaster & London (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Folkestone, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4000371stDibs: LU6227229911872
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