Fine Regency Rosewood Bookcase, in the Manner of Gillows

Fine Regency Rosewood Bookcase, in the Manner of GillowsFine Regency Period Gilt Brass Mounted Rosewood Bookcase or Chiffonier, in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster English, c. 1820 The heart patterned gilt brass galleried shelf, above the turned and finely engraved brass columns and the original patinated mirror panel, over the well figured rosewood veneered top, with one long central frieze drawer, above a pair of brass grilled and pleated silk panelled doors, enclosing an adjustable shelf, and flanked

often mistaken later for the originals

its beautiful colour and natural patination

A large and beautifully patinated George III Chippendale period mahogany knife box with a boldly shaped serpentine front

Arm height: 26 inches / 66 cm

An exceptional example of late Georgian furniture in the ‘Antique’ style

75 in / 45 cm

of particularly elegant design

Durham (sold Christie's

This design is found on a set of armorial chairs dating from the 1770’s and attributed to the leading London firm of Mayhew and Ince

The style and fine quality of the present piece are typical of the Gillows' firm

the author of two best-selling books

Regency Furniture 1795-1830