A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table
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A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table
About the Item
- Attributed to:Gillows of Lancaster & London (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.55 in (72.5 cm)Diameter: 22.45 in (57 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In lovely original country house condition with historic repairs to the top.
- Seller Location:Oxfordshire, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4936236121052
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