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A Very Fine Library Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster ( 1805 )
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Artists:
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GILLOWS OF LANCASTER (worked from 1728)
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Dimensions:
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244.00cm wide
237.00cm high
49.00cm deep
(96.06 inches wide 93.31 inches high 19.29 inches deep)
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Description:
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Constructed in mahogany, of breakfront form, rising from a plinth base, the lower section having four blind doors with Grecian form cock beading, flanked by reeded and turned columns: the shelved upper section with two pairs of brass trellis grilled doors flanked by reeded, turned and shaped columns. The cornice having a Greek key pattern with scrolled recesses.
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Provenance:
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Provenance; John Keil Ltd. London in 1969
Gillows archives in the Westminster City Library have a bookcase of virtually identical form on page 1776 for 12 November 1805, made for a client. The usage of reeded columns, and square looped reeded panels is typical of Gillow, and stamped furniture using these motifs are recorded.
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