Writing table
manner of Gillows of Lancaster
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1820
Materials
Burr oak, oak, brass, leather, ebonised holly
Measurements
74.5 cm (H); 96 cm (W); 54 cm (D)
Place of origin
Lancaster
Order this imageCollection
Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1195788
Summary
A burr oak occasional work table or writing table, possibly by Gillows of Lancaster or Gillow & Co. London, circa 1820. With a square adjustable slope, stepped side extensions with hinged leaves. The frieze drawer with hinged leather lid, flanked by small drawers. Raised on a turned column and four hipped down swept legs joining a plinth and ending on brass claw castors, ebonised stringing.
Provenance
Speke Hall and its contents were bequeathed, as a secondary devise, to the National Trust by Adelaide Watt (d.1921) in 1943. Speke was initially bequeathed to the Norris family (who built the original house during the 16th century). It was then leased to Liverpool City Council and later to the Museums Department of Merseyside County Council. The National Trust took over direct management of the house and its contents in 1986.
Makers and roles
manner of Gillows of Lancaster , furniture designer and maker manner of Gillow and Co., furniture designer and maker
References
Stuart, Susan 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730 - 1840' (2008) 2 vols.