A VICTORIAN OAK WELLINGTON CHEST, BY GILLOWS,
| Note: |
John Herbert the younger, apprenticed at Gillows in 1820, became a freeman of the Lancaster cabinet-maker's Guild in 1829. See Susan E. Stuart, 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730- 1840', Antique Collectors' Club, Vol II, p248 for further detail about the Herberts' work at Gillows. |
| Cf: |
Christie's London, 'A Town House in Mayfair', 20th November 2008, lot 584 for a very similar Wellington chest in pollard oak, by John Herbert |
| Estimate: |
£1,500 - £2,500
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Hammer price:
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£3,800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
the rectangular top and ogee moulded cornice above six drawers, the uppermost with fitted divisions to the interior, partial dust covers to the rest, the top drawer inscribed in pencil John Herbert 1847, to the underside, the locking bar to the right side, on an ogee moulded rectangular base, 104cm high x 61cm wide x 40cm deep
