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Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest 19th Century

$3,922.13
£2,900
€3,433.40
CA$5,422.68
A$6,074.31
CHF 3,190.45
MX$73,861.69
NOK 40,401.50
SEK 38,351.88
DKK 25,624.77

About the Item

A fine antique well proportioned flame mahogany George IV Wellington chest, in the manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 in date. With fabulous original colour, original handles, ash and cedar lined drawers and key for the locking bar. It has has seven drawers with a secret pilaster side-locking mechanism that was perfected by Gillows and is complete with the working lock and original key. The chest stands on a plinth base and has seven drawers that are very spacious and provide loads of storage. It is a beautiful example of simplicity and practicality. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 150 cm x Width 64 cm x Depth 35.5 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 4 foot, 11 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches Gillow & Co. - was originally founded in Lancaster in 1730. Gillow’s of Lancaster was a household name in Victorian Britain, and the firm exported furniture throughout the Empire. Key to the company’s success was the dynamic father and son team at its core. The London branch was opened in 1775. Among Gillow’s most successful pieces during this period were those made in the Neoclassical style from original drawings by Robert Adam. In the period 1813-1820 the Gillow family gradually withdrew from personal involvement with the business. In 1897 Gillow & Co. merged with a Liverpool firm and they henceforth traded as Waring & Gillow. Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany." The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree. Our reference: A3778
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.06 in (150 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)
  • Style:
    George IV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A37781stDibs: LU950638781822

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