Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers Attributed to Gillows
Description
A superb quality George III figured mahogany serpentine fronted antique chest of drawers with four graduating drawers, each with cockbeaded edges, boxwood string inlay, turned mahogany wooden knobs and brass key escutcheons.
The figured top is finished with moulded edge, and the chest of drawers has canted corners to the front with decorative boxwood string inlay, and it stands on shaped bracket feet, with further boxwood string inlay, finished with moulding to the base.
All of the drawers are oak lined, with the top drawer having three compartments. The chest has working locks and comes with a key.
The chest of drawers is attributed to Gillows
Gillows of Lancaster was founded in 1730 by Robert Gillow who was a cabinet maker from humble beginnings. He had direct access to exotic and top quality imported timber from the West Indies and created the finest quality furniture. In 1757 Robert went in to partnership with his son Richard who was an architect and a good businessmen with ambition who rebuilt the workshops and woodstores. In 1768 Robert I son Robert II joined the family business opening a shop in Oxford Street London. Gillows of Lancaster and London had a renowned reputation for their quality of work and helped furnish many aristocratic houses and are regarded as one of the best British furniture makers of all time.
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