Lot 136
  • 136

A George III quadruple-pedestal mahogany dining table, circa 1780, attributed to Gillows

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • mahogany
  • 73cm. high, 410cm. extended, 122cm. wide; 2ft. 5in., 13ft. 5½in., 4ft.
the central sections with tilt-top actions, the ends with canted corners

Condition

In reasonable restored condition. Colour is faded and uneven as to be expected when the additional and later leaves are added. D-ends with a slight warp. Baton supports later. Catches moved on some pedestals and the block of one with later filet to help the top sit flush. one foot later carved. Generally with some minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

The attribution to Gillows of this impressive dining table is firmly backed up by a design for an octagon end table made by the firm for William Boardman of Manchester in 1786 (illustrated Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Woodbridge, Volume I, p. 235, pl. 228). Richard Gillow, son of founder Robert Gillow, took great pride in the numerous ways a dining room table could be assembled, stating ‘they are capable of being converted into six different sizes without any alteration – for in the first place it may be a regular octagon’ (op. cit., p. 235).