Side Cabinet from Gillows and Co., 1880s

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Stunning Walnut "Gillow and Co" Side Cabinet. Circa 1880
This piece is of the highest quality and is stamped Gillow … Read more Stunning Walnut "Gillow and Co" Side Cabinet. Circa 1880
This piece is of the highest quality and is stamped Gillow and Co. By the mid-18th century the firm Gillow and Co was one of the leading cabinet-makers in Lancaster. They had a reputation for manufacturing very high quality furniture. By the end of the 1700s most of the firm's partners were based in London.The firm merged with a Liverpool firm in 1897 to form Waring & Gillow.
Having 2 x Glazed doors flanked by fluted pilasters with Corinthian Capitals and the most wonderful carved panels either side The doors open to reveal 2 x shelves. The frieze of the cabinet having carved vines of the highest quality. The top of the cabinet featuring bookmatched Burr walnut timbers with Kingwood crossbanding. A superb piece of furniture that would grace any home. Size: Height 45" (115cm) Width 53" (135cm) Depth 20" (51cm) See less