Bookcase
Gillows of Lancaster
Category
Furniture
Date
1811
Materials
Mahogany
Measurements
10.6 x 23.4 feetin
Place of origin
Lancaster
Order this imageCollection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 1297194.5
Summary
One of a suite of eight fitted bookcases, circa 1811, by Gillows of Lancaster. Square, moulded cornices, the friezes with carved floral paterae, acanthus leaf carved and reeded scrolled trusses to the tops of reeded cluster pilasters. Lower sections with reeded friezes carved floral paterae, square moulded plinth bases.Contains door disguised as part of the bookcase.
Makers and roles
Gillows of Lancaster, cabinet maker