A MATCHED PAIR OF ROSEWOOD BANDED SATINWOOD SERPENTINE SIDE CABINETS IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, ONE CIRCA 1780, THE OTHER EARLY 20TH CENTURY |

the frieze drawers with associated gilt-brass handles above cupboard doors

Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, 8th Bt., later 1st Lord Hesketh (1881-1944);
thence by descent.

The commodes are a good match and generally in reasonable restored condition and ready to use after minor cosmetic work (see below). With two keys. 18th century commode: Typical old marks and scratches as to be expected. Repolished. Banding and stringing with areas of restoration and some replacements. Moulding to one upright detached but present and an easy glue repair. One handle with small loss to foot of urn. 20th century commode: Typical minor old marks and scratches. Small loss to veneer positioned above the lock to top drawer.
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Much of the reproduction furniture supplied to Easton Neston, Northamptonshire, in the 1920s was manufactured by Maples & Co. Ltd. It is therefore conceivable the later cabinet in the present lot was commissioned by 1st Lord Hesketh to match an existing 18th century example in the manner of Gillows. Interestingly, the Hesketh's patronised Gillows extensively in the late 18^th/early 19th century and Sir Thomas Dalrymple Hesketh (1777-1842) of Rufford New Hall, Lancashire, is listed numerous times in the firm's Estimate Sketch Book (S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, China, Vol. II, p. 183).  For related George III style furniture, including late 18^th century and early 20^th century pieces, see those sold Sotheby's London, The Estate of Christian, Lady Hesketh, 7 March 2017, lots 9, 99, 153, 196, 311, 360, 362 and 370.