Production: Gillow & Co
Oak pier table with rectangular green marble top above two panelled frieze drawers, supported by two carved lion monopodia rising from plinth bases projecting from the solid panelled back; one of a pair with M.21-1983.
History note: Fine English Furniture Pewter and Metalwork Supplied to Mr. William Preston of Ellel Grange (built 1860) in 1867; sold Christies's 22 October 1979, lot 39; sold Christies' 24 February 1983, lot. 137; purchased for the Fitzwilliam Museum by Jonathan Harris
Purchased with the Fitzwilliam Museum Cup Fund
Depth: 60.9 cm
Height: 94.5 cm
Length: 183 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1983-02-24) by Christie's
Victorian
Production date:
AD 1867
Pier tables were intended to stand against the piers between window openings, often below a mirror. This pair was supplied in 1867 to Mr William Preston of Ellel Grange (built 1860).
Top
composed of
marble
( green)
Base
composed of
oak
Monopodia
Accession number: M.20-1983
Primary reference Number: 95791
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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