A pair of William IV mahogany plant stands in the manner of Gillows circa 1830

each shaped square top with foliate-carved edge centered by stylized shells to each side; raised on an acanthus-carved baluster support above and gadrooned and turned stiff-leaf carved stem raised on acanthus-carved cabriole legs centered by cabochons and ending in scrolled beaded toes.

Overall good condition; the tops with some water staining and residue to carving; the first with an old repaired break to top of stem at join with collar beneath top; small chip to one leaf tip of top of stem; the other with chip to one leaf tip of top of stem; old repaired break to base of stem at join with one leg; same leg with chip to one scroll of foot and some losses to beading of foot; each with some water staining to legs and overall with some light rubbing and wear to carving and with some old marks, scratches, and scuffs.
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A similar pair of flower stands or tables attributed to Gillows is illustrated, Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, 2008, Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, vol. II, p. 97, pl. 644. The attribution is based on designs for similar flower stands in the Estimate Sketch Books.  A similar pair sold in these rooms, October 16, 2008, lot 178 ($20,000).