Fine George III Mahogany Kneehole Dressing Table, attributed to Gillows

Fine George III Mahogany Kneehole Dressing Table, attributed to GillowsA most unusual English late 18th century George III period gentleman's dressing or vanity table in mahogany, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, circa 1780. The hinged lids opening to reveal an easel mirror and lidded compartments, above a secretaire drawer, over a kneehole of inverted serpentine outline, having a pair of tambour slides above a double depth drawer; fitted with replaced axe head brass pulls; the whole raised on four original

after Jacques de Sève (fl

The first volume

The octagonal form of the central tablet is featured on a Chinese chair pattern in Chippendale's Director

for the use of servants or strangers waiting on business'

of a rare and attractive form

A decorative Japanese Meiji period porcelain dish

Wiscracker: The Life and Times of William Haines

as on the present example and the Hackwood Park chairs

31b and 36a

The beautifully patinated rectangular top in solid mahogany

Exquisitely carved with subtle neoclassical decor

one lock plate is 18th century replacement