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.20-1983.
History note: 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, Fine English Furniture, Pewter and Metalwork, 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.21-1983
Primary reference Number: 95792
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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