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English Regency Double-Sided Mahogany Library Table of Large Scale, circa 1830

Creator: Gillows of Lancaster & London (Attributed)
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A circa 1830 English regency George IV / William IV period solid mahogany double-sided library or writing table of large scale and rectangular form, the possibly original black leather top inset above long aprons either side with banks of three locking drawers with original key and turned knobs raised on boldly turned and reeded legs with original brass casters.

Typically unsigned, this table is attributed to famed cabinet-makers Gillows of London and Lancaster who produced tables of this design with slight variations and in various sizes. The double-sided form of this table is commonly, but incorrectly, referred to as a "partners desk" due to its binary form, however by definition a partners desk is of double pedestal design. In addition to its original purpose, it could be chicly used as an unconventional dining table; clearance from floor to bottom edge is 24.25".

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, leather, brass
Condition:	Good. Finish recently professionally rewaxed. Heavy wear to leather top including gilt-wear to tooling, gouges, indentations, scuffing, and areas of abrasion down to linen backing. Can be used as is or dealer can replace for an additional cost.
Creation Date:	circa 1830
Styles / Movements:	Regency, George IV, William IV
Incollect Reference #:	776008

Dimensions

W.	71.5 in;	H.	31.25 in;	D.	42.75 in;
W.	181.61 cm;	H.	79.38 cm;	D.	108.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.