georgian bureau bookcase

$15,985.00

superb late George II - early George III mahogany and gilt gesso bureau bookcase retaining its original mercury silvered mirror plates c1750-1760. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London; the central ‘sliding prospect’ of the bureau interior with its ‘private’ (secret) niches together with the gaitered ogee feet are typical Gillow features (REF: STUART: Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840 PPs 54-63 VoL III).

AU$15,985

superb late George II - early George III mahogany and gilt gesso bureau bookcase retaining its original mercury silvered mirror plates c1750-1760. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London; the central ‘sliding prospect’ of the bureau interior with its ‘private’ (secret) niches together with the gaitered ogee feet are typical Gillow features (REF: STUART: Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840 PPs 54-63 VoL III).

AU$15,985