λ A PAIR OF REGENCY ROSEWOOD CARD TABLES

λ A PAIR OF REGENCY ROSEWOOD CARD TABLES

Attributed to Gillows, c.1810-20

each with nulled decoration, the hinged and swivel top revealing a baize lined playing surface, the frieze with outline mouldings above a faceted stem and reeded swept legs and brass caps and castors (2)

75.5cm high, 91.5cm wide, 45.5cm deep

Provenance

Purchased from Hallidays Fine Antiques Ltd., Dorchester on Thames, 30th August 2002, for £34,000.

Literature

See Susan E Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840. vol. I, p.262, pl.266 for a similar mahogany fold out, swivel top card table with near identical astragal moulding to the frieze.

Gillows Sketch Books, p.2067, held at the Westminster City Archives, shows a sketch of a similar table from January 1818.

The selected contents of Dinton Hall, Buckinghamshire.