330/12: A stunning quality early 19th century Lady's Sewing Table in rosewood, by Gillows of Lancaster. The beautifully figured top has twin flaps supported by carved lopers, whilst there are two drawers to the frieze, the lower one of which features the "U" shaped silk-pleated "embroidery" drawer. It is supported on handsome turned, reeded and carved uprights which lead to melon-carved feet; carved knops and original brass castors. As good a sewing table by Gillows as you are likely to find! c.1825

furniture, Gillows, rosewood, sewing, Table

291/12: A very fine ~ and rare ~ beautifully fitted Lady's Sewing and Writing Table in lovely original condition. The well-figured top with its canted corners, is crossbanded in rosewood, whilst below are two drawers flanked by ornate brass inlaid columns. The upper drawer is fitted for writing and reading, whilst the lower drawer is beautifully fitted with an amazing selection of ivory tools; boxes; implements and lids. It is supported on slender tapering legs united by cross-stretchers and terminating in the original brass castors. To either side are handsome cast brass Lion's Head handles, and the silk-pleated 'embroidery' drawer slides out from one side. A delightful and very attractive table. c.1810

fullyfitted, furniture, Regency, Sewing, Table

169/11: A lovely quality early 19th century Regency period mahogany lady's Sewing Table in virtually "mint" condition. Designed and constructed by GILLOWS from the finest quality "fiddle-back" timber, the well-figured top has twin flaps and a reeded edge, whilst there is a good mahogany-lined drawer to the frieze. Further below is the 'lockable' silk-covered wool and embroidery drawer which slides forward with beaded moulding to the upper edge. It is raised on elegant "U" shaped supports, leading to reeded sabre legs and fine cast brass ornate castors. A delightful, attractive and useful table by this fine cabinetmaker. c.1810

Gillows, sewing, Table