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Antique Regency Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Sofa Table Attributed to Gillows

Attributed to Gillows

A George III rosewood sofa table with brass line inlay, attributed to Gillows. The rectangular top with twin drop flaps and finely figured book veneers, above a pair of mahogany lined frieze drawers and dummy en verso, standing on block ends, united by a turned stretcher, with platform bases flanked by scroll carved spandrels and finely cast gilt bronze hairy paw feet concealing castors. The whole heightened with wide brass inlay throughout. Brass pulls replaced.

An almost identical rosewood sofa table is illustrated on page 375, ‘Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840’ by Susan E Stuart.

Height 28 1/2” (72.5cm)

Width closed 33 1/2” (85cm)

Width open 54 1/2” (138.5cm)

Depth 23” (58.5cm)

English

Circa 1815