Georgian Mahogany twin pedestal Library / Centre Table – Gillows of Lancaster

An important early 19th century mahogany twin pedestal side or library table by Gillows of Lancaster, WITH PROVENANCE.

The table with its superb quality polished mahogany top has a central drawer under, typical of Gillows there is no handle or knob. The drawer is opened by a neatly shaped indentation in the rail adjacent to the bottom edge of the drawer. The top in this instance is protected by means of a sheet of glass cut to size and rounded for safety. The four bun feet each inset with castors.

The twin pillar supports, each turned and reeded can be compared with documented examples (see ‘Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840” by Susan E Stuart Volume II, p. 396 Plate GG69 for near exact comparison. Also, Volume I p.292 Plate 311). The Pillar end table conforms to a popular design first illustrated on 28 November 1827, but with a leather top.

Date: c.1825-35  

Dimensions:  Width: 55 inches (140 cm).  Depth: 26.5 inches (68 cm).  Height: 29.5 inches (75 cm)

Provenance:  From two prominent Anglo-Irish and British aristocratic family collections, inherited by direct patrilineal descent from Lord Patrick James Stuart (1794-1859), brother of John 2nd Marquess of Bute, descended of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (1713-1792), Prime Minister to George III, resident at Cardiff Castle, Wales; Dumfries House, Scotland and Wilton Crescent, Belgravia, London